Quiz & Worksheet - Lines with Negative Slope

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question 1 of 3

Which of the following linear equations has a negative slope?

y = 5x - 6 y = -3x + 11

y = x + 14 y = 4x - 1

Worksheet

Print Negative Slope Lines: Definition & Examples Worksheet

1. In the standard x-y coordinate plane, a line has a rise of ten units up and a run of two units left. What is its slope in simplest terms?

-5
5
-(1/5)
1/5

2. Which line has the steepest negative slope?

A line with a slope of -3.
A line with a slope of -(7/2).
A line with a slope of 4.
A line with a slope of -2.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and corresponding worksheet will determine your comprehension of lines with negative slopes. Topics you will need to grasp in order to pass this quiz include using linear equations, rise, and steepness of negative slope.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use these assessment tools to apply your knowledge of:

Being able to identify negative slope in an equation
Measuring slope
Defining negative slope
Formulating negative slope in practical circumstances

Skills Practiced

Critical thinking - apply relevant concepts to examine information about lines with negative slope in a different light
Problem solving - use acquired knowledge to solve negative slope practice problems
Interpreting information verify that you can read information regarding negative slope and interpret it correctly
Distinguishing differences - compare and contrast topics from the lesson, such as slope and rise

Additional Learning

Negative Slope Lines: Definition & Examples is the lesson that accompanies this quiz. You can read through it to get more information on:

The negative slope concept
Negative slope in the x-y coordinate plane
Negative slope in an algebraic equation

Negative Slope Lines: Definition & Examples