Finding Slope

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as 'rise over run'.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

Front

If a line rises 3 units for every 1 unit it runs, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is 3.

Front

If a line falls 2 units for every 1 unit it runs, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is -2.

Front

What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = 2x + 1?

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = -1/2x + 3?

Back

The slope is -1/2.

Front

How do you interpret a positive slope?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases.

Front

How do you interpret a negative slope?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.