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 represents 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 represents a line that falls from left to right.

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What does a zero slope mean?

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

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What does an undefined slope mean?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

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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 to the right?

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The slope is positive.

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What is the slope of a line that falls to the 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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What does a steep slope indicate?

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A steep slope indicates a greater rate of change between the x and y values.