Slope

Slope

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Mathematics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the slope of a line represented in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

In the slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 4 units for every 2 units it runs?

Back

The slope is 4/2, which simplifies to 2.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about the direction of a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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