Finding Slope from a Graph Flashcard

Front

What is the formula for finding the slope of a line on a graph?

Back

Rise/Run

Front

If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

Positive slope

Front

If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

Negative slope

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope

Front

Calculate the slope between the points (2, 3) and (4, 7).

Back

2

Front

Calculate the slope between the points (1, 1) and (3, 5).

Back

2

Front

What does a slope of -3/2 indicate about the line?

Back

The line falls as it moves from left to right.

Front

What does a slope of 4/1 indicate about the line?

Back

The line rises steeply as it moves from left to right.

Front

If the slope of a line is 0, what does that tell you about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.