Slope of A Linear Equation

Front

What is the slope of the linear equation y = mx + b?

Back

The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x.

Front

Given the equation y = 2x + 3, what is the slope?

Back

2

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

2

Front

What is the slope of the equation y = -3x + 4?

Back

-3

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

In slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), what does 'm' represent?

Back

The slope (rate of change).

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined.

Front

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

Back

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

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.