Speedy Slope from Graphs

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What is the definition of slope in a graph?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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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, showing a direct relationship.

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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, showing an inverse relationship.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0, indicating no vertical change as the x-value changes.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as it involves division by zero (no horizontal change).

Front

How can you determine the slope from a graph visually?

Back

You can determine the slope visually by selecting two points on the line, measuring the rise and run between them, and calculating the slope using the rise/run formula.

Front

What is the formula for the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?

Back

The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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What does the y-intercept represent in a graph?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, representing the value of y when x is 0.

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How does the slope affect the steepness of a line?

Back

A larger absolute value of the slope indicates a steeper line, while a smaller absolute value indicates a gentler slope.