Slope (Multiple Representations)

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What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How is slope calculated from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no vertical change regardless of the horizontal change.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change is 0, leading to division by zero.

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If a line has a slope of 2, what does this mean in terms of rise and run?

Back

A slope of 2 means that for every 1 unit of horizontal change (run), there is a 2 unit increase in vertical change (rise).

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How can slope be represented in a linear equation?

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In a linear equation of the form y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back

The slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y-intercept.

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Given the points (1, 2) and (3, 6), what is the slope?

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Using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), the slope is m = (6 - 2) / (3 - 1) = 4 / 2 = 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5