Identifying Types of Slope

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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, resulting in an upward trend on a graph.

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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, resulting in a downward trend on a graph.

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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, resulting in a horizontal line on a graph.

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What is an undefined slope?

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

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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 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 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.

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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.

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If a line has a slope of zero, what does that mean?

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It means that the line is horizontal and there is no vertical change as the horizontal position changes.

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If a line has a positive slope, what can you say about the relationship between x and y?

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As x increases, y also increases.

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