Types of Slope and Basic Graphing

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line rises. It shows a direct relationship between the variables.

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What does a negative slope represent?

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A negative slope indicates that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line falls. It shows an inverse relationship between the variables.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope means that the line is horizontal, indicating that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.

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What does an undefined slope mean?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, 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 rises from the bottom left to the top 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 falls from the top left to the bottom right.

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What is the coordinate of point L if it is located at (5,2)?

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The coordinate of point L is (5,2).

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Which point corresponds to the coordinates (7, -5)?

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The point that corresponds to the coordinates (7, -5) is point F.

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How many graphs can have a zero slope?

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There can be multiple graphs with a zero slope, but typically at least one horizontal line represents a zero slope.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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