Types of Slopes

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented by a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented by a line that falls from left to right.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented by a horizontal line.

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

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How do you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by a line that moves upwards as you move from left to right.

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How do you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by a line that moves downwards as you move from left to right.

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What does a horizontal line represent in terms of slope?

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A horizontal line represents a zero slope, indicating no vertical change as the horizontal position changes.

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What does a vertical line represent in terms of slope?

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A vertical line represents an undefined slope, indicating no horizontal change as the vertical position changes.

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If a line has a slope of 2, what does this mean?

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A slope of 2 means that for every 1 unit increase in x, the y-value increases by 2 units.

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If a line has a slope of -3, what does this mean?

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A slope of -3 means that for every 1 unit increase in x, the y-value decreases by 3 units.