Positive & Negative slope

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What is the definition of slope in mathematics?

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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.

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What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

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The slope of a line that rises from left to right is positive.

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What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

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The slope of a line that falls from left to right is negative.

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What does a slope of zero indicate about a line?

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A slope of zero indicates that the line is horizontal and does not rise or fall.

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What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

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An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical and does not have a defined rise over run.

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In which quadrant is the slope negative?

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The slope is negative in Quadrants II and IV.

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In which quadrant is the slope positive?

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The slope is positive in Quadrants I and III.

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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?

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The slope of the line is 2.

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What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = -4x + 1?

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The slope of the line is -4.

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