ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge Question on Slope

Mathematics Knowledge

What is the slope of the line y = 5x – 3?

As an ASVAB tutor, I see the importance of teaching about the topic of slope for the Mathematics Knowledge section of the ASVAB.  One of the subtopics I have included in my review of Mathematics Knowledge is angles and slope.  Each line has a slope and a y-intercept.  The slope is the steepness of the line.  The y-intercept is the point that the line crosses the y-axis.

It is easy to see the slope and the y-intercept of the line that is presented.

Do you know what the slope of this line is, y = 5x-3?  I will present the answer and explanation tomorrow.