Slope

I can use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in the coordinate plane, and

derive the equation y = mx for a line through the origin
derive the equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b

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Learn how to use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same between any two distinct points on a non-vertical line in the coordinate plane.

Slope: Learn About It!

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Slope: Practice it

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