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Slopes: That's a Bit Steep

24 minutes 37 seconds

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Black and white closeup of a spiral notebook with equations. Caption. But that fraction doesn't look too good.

Slope is the key characteristic of the linear function. Uses a variety of examples to teach how to calculate a number value of how steep a slope is. Also includes graphic representations of slopes. Pauses so viewers can calculate various slopes and ends with a review.

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Runtime: 24 minutes 37 seconds

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    SUSIE V. (Flushing, MI)
    March 21st, 2018 at 07:42 AM

    I always show this when first introducing slope. It makes the idea so clear and relates it to the real world! Love this!