Classifying and Identifying Slope

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope of a line?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}.

Front

Define 'rise' in the context of slope.

Back

'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a line.

Front

Define 'run' in the context of slope.

Back

'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points on a line.

Front

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.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases.

Front

What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

Back

A zero slope indicates a horizontal line where the y-value remains constant as the x-value changes.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates a vertical line where the x-value remains constant as the y-value changes.

Front

Calculate the slope of a line that rises 3 units and runs 4 units.

Back

The slope is \frac{3}{4}.

Front

Calculate the slope of a line that falls 2 units and runs 5 units.

Back

The slope is -\frac{2}{5}.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what type of line is it?

Back

It is a horizontal line.