Types of Slope

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase, resulting in an upward trend on a graph.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, resulting in a downward trend on a graph.

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What does a zero slope represent?

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A zero slope represents a horizontal line where the y-value remains constant regardless of the x-value.

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What does an undefined slope indicate?

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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line where the x-value remains constant, and the slope cannot be calculated.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by a line that rises from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by a line that falls from left to right.

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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If a line has a slope of 3, what does this mean?

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A slope of 3 means that for every 1 unit increase in x, the y-value increases by 3 units.