Slope Formula Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the formula for finding the slope?

Back

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

If the coordinates of two points are (3, 5) and (7, 9), what is the value of (y2 - y1) in the slope formula?

Back

4

Front

If the slope of a line is undefined, what does it indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

If the coordinates of two points are (2, 4) and (6, 10), what is the value of (x2 - x1) in the slope formula?

Back

4

Front

In a real-life scenario, if the slope of a road is 3, what does it indicate?

Back

The road has a steep incline.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

How do you calculate the slope between points (1, 2) and (4, 6)?

Back

(6 - 2) / (4 - 1) = 4/3