Find Slope Graphically

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What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is defined as the ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change) between two points on a line.

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase, resulting in an upward slant from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, resulting in a downward slant from left to right.

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What does a zero slope indicate?

Back

A zero slope indicates a horizontal line where there is no change in y-values as x-values change.

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

Back

An undefined slope indicates a vertical line where there is no change in x-values as y-values change.

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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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

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If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

It has a positive slope.

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If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

It has a negative slope.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.