Slope Formula

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What is the slope formula?

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The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where m is the slope, (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Find the slope of the line that passes through (10, -8) and (1, 12).

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-20/9

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Find the slope of the line that passes through (10, 1) and (5, 2).

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-1/5

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What is the slope between the two points (6, 8) and (-3, 8)?

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0

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Find the slope given the points (3, 18) and (0, 18).

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0

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What does 'm' stand for in the slope formula?

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slope

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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Undefined

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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0

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If the slope of a line is positive, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

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The line rises from left to right.

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If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

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The line falls from left to right.

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