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3.09 Slopes of lines and similar triangles

Interactive practice questions

Consider the points $A$A, $B$B and $C$C.

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a

Complete the directions that explain how to move from point $A$A to point $B$B.

From $A$A, move $\editable{}$ units up and $\editable{}$ units to the right.

b

Express the direction of the movement in the previous question as a simplified ratio, comparing vertical movement to horizontal movement. Express the ratio in the form $a:b$a:b.

$\editable{}:\editable{}$:

c

Complete the directions that explain how to move from point $A$A to point $C$C.

From $A$A, move $\editable{}$ units up and $\editable{}$ units to the right.

d

Express the direction of the movement in the previous question as a simplified ratio, comparing vertical movement to horizontal movement. Express the ratio in the form $a:b$a:b.

$\editable{}:\editable{}$:

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Consider the points $A$A, $B$B and $C$C.

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Consider the points $A$A, $B$B and $C$C.

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Consider the points $A$A, $B$B and $C$C.

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Outcomes

MA.8.AR.3.2

Given a table, graph or written description of a linear relationship, determine the slope.

MA.8.GR.2.4

Solve mathematical and real-world problems involving proportional relationships between similar triangles.

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