Types of Slopes

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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 by 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 by a line that falls from left to right.

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What is a Zero Slope?

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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 by a horizontal line.

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What is an Undefined Slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical. In this case, the x-value does not change, but the y-value can change.

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How do you determine the slope of a line?

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

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What type of slope does the equation y = 2x + 3 represent?

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Positive Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = -3x + 1 represent?

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Negative Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = 0 represent?

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Zero Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation x = 4 represent?

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Undefined Slope.

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Positive Slope.