Slope flashcard P458

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

How is slope typically expressed?

Back

As a fraction (rise/run).

Front

If a line has a slope of -1/3, what does this indicate about its steepness?

Back

The line descends slowly.

Front

What does a slope of 3/1 indicate?

Back

The line rises steeply.

Front

What is the x-axis?

Back

The horizontal line on a graph.

Front

What is the y-axis?

Back

The vertical line on a graph.

Front

What does it mean if a slope is described as 'undefined'?

Back

The line is vertical.