Intro to Slope

Front

What is the definition of slope in mathematics?

Back

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

Front

How is slope represented mathematically?

Back

Slope is represented as a fraction, typically written as rise/run.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

If a line rises from left to right, what is the sign of its slope?

Back

The slope is positive.

Front

If a line falls from left to right, what is the sign of its slope?

Back

The slope is negative.

Front

What does a slope of 2/5 indicate about the line?

Back

For every 2 units of vertical rise, there is a 5 unit horizontal run.

Front

What is the equivalent fraction of a slope of 2/5?

Back

4/10 is an equivalent fraction of 2/5.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The formula is (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What does a slope of -5/3 indicate about the line?

Back

For every 5 units of vertical drop, there is a 3 unit horizontal run.