Slope from Graphs

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What is the definition of slope in a graph?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

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

Back

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

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no vertical change regardless of the horizontal change.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change is 0, leading to division by zero.

Front

If a line has a slope of -4/3, what does this tell you about its direction?

Back

A slope of -4/3 indicates that for every 4 units the line goes down (rise), it goes 3 units to the right (run), meaning the line falls from left to right.

Front

How can you determine the slope from a graph visually?

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To determine the slope visually, select two points on the line, count the vertical change (rise) and the horizontal change (run), and then use the slope formula.

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What is the significance of the slope in real-world applications?

Back

The slope can represent rates of change in various contexts, such as speed, cost per unit, or growth rates, making it essential for interpreting data.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.