Types of Slope

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented graphically as a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented graphically as a line that falls from left to right.

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What does a zero slope represent?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented graphically as a horizontal line.

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What does an undefined slope represent?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does. It indicates a division by zero in slope calculation.

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

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

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What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

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The slope is positive.

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What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

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The slope is negative.

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If a line is horizontal, what is its slope?

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The slope is zero.

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If a line is vertical, what is its slope?

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The slope is undefined.

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Give an example of a positive slope with coordinates.

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Example: Points (1, 2) and (3, 4) have a positive slope.