Different types of Slopes

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What is the definition of slope?

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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change).

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What is the formula to calculate slope?

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What type of slope does a line with a positive slope have?

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A line with a positive slope rises from left to right.

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What type of slope does a line with a negative slope have?

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A line with a negative slope falls from left to right.

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What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

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A zero slope indicates a horizontal line, meaning there is no vertical change as you move along the line.

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What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning there is no horizontal change as you move along the line.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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

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What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

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A horizontal line has a zero slope.

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What type of slope does a vertical line have?

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A vertical line has an undefined slope.

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