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Types of Slopes

Types of Slopes

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Mathematics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a positive slope?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative slope?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, resulting in a downward trend on a graph.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a zero slope represent?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

Back

A positive slope can be identified by a line that rises from left to right.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

Back

A negative slope can be identified by a line that falls from left to right.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined because the change in x is zero.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

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

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