4 Types of Slopes

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward trend on a graph.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward trend on a graph.

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What does a zero slope represent?

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A zero slope represents a horizontal line where the y-value remains constant regardless of the x-value.

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What does an undefined slope represent?

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An undefined slope represents a vertical line where the x-value remains constant, and the slope cannot be calculated.

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How can you determine the slope of a line from a graph?

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The slope can be determined by selecting two points on the line and using the formula: slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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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 is the formula for calculating slope?

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The formula for calculating slope is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

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What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

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A horizontal line has a slope of zero.

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What type of slope does a vertical line have?

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A vertical line has an undefined slope.