Slope through (1, 5) and (4, −1)
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−2
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Slope Practice Worksheet
Twelve full-width problems finding slope from points, rise and run, and missing coordinates.
Middle School MathGrades 7-84 pagesAnswer key included
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What this worksheet includes
- Twelve full-width problems finding slope from points, rise and run, and missing coordinates.
- 4-page printable PDF with a complete answer key
- Designed for Grades 7-8 middle school math practice
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How to use it
Use this slope practice worksheet for guided practice, independent review, homework, tutoring sessions, or a quick skills check. The spacious layout is designed to leave room for students to show their work rather than guess from crowded answer choices.
After students finish, compare their reasoning with the included answer key. When an answer is incorrect, have the student locate the first step where their work changed direction before trying the problem again.
Who this practice is for
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Topic guide
How to approach slope practice
Slope measures vertical change divided by horizontal change: m = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁). Positive slopes rise left to right, negative slopes fall, horizontal lines have slope zero, and vertical slopes are undefined.
Use the same point order in both numerator and denominator. Simplify the ratio and include the sign.
Learning objectives
- Find slope from two points
- Find slope from a graph or table
- Classify positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes
Skills to review first
- Ordered pairs
- Integer subtraction
- Simplifying fractions
Worked example
Follow the reasoning step by step
Find the slope through (−2, 1) and (4, 10).
- Find vertical change: 10 − 1 = 9.
- Find horizontal change: 4 − (−2) = 6.
- Write 9⁄6.
- Simplify by 3.
Solution: m = 3⁄2.
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Three sample problems
Work each problem, then open the answer to check your result.
Slope through (−3, 2) and (5, 2)
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0
Slope through (4, −2) and (4, 7)
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Undefined
Error check
Common mistakes to watch for
- Changing point order in only one difference
- Using horizontal change over vertical change
- Calling vertical slope zero