Finding Slope--SLO TEST Chapter 4

Front

What is the formula to 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).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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

How do you determine the type of slope from a slope value of 1/3?

Back

A slope value of 1/3 indicates a positive slope.

Front

How do you determine the type of slope from a slope value of -3/2?

Back

A slope value of -3/2 indicates a negative slope.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what can be said about the line's orientation?

Back

If a line has a slope of 0, it is horizontal.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what can be said about the line's orientation?

Back

If a line has an undefined slope, it is vertical.

Front

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

Back

The slope represents the rate of change between two variables, which can be applied in various contexts such as speed, cost, and growth.