Slope of A line
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of the slope of a line?
Back
The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm', calculated as the change in y (rise) over the change in x (run).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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).
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?
Back
The slope of the line is 3.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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