Understanding Slope Basics

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Definition of Slope

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Measure of steepness of a line

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Slope Formula

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m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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Positive Slope

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Line rises from left to right

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Negative Slope

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Line falls from left to right

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Zero Slope

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Horizontal line

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Undefined Slope

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Vertical line

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Slope-Intercept Form

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y = mx + b

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m in y = mx + b

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Slope of the line

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b in y = mx + b

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Y-intercept of the line

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Parallel Lines

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Same slope