What is the definition of slope?
Slope Intro

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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'rise over run' mean in relation to slope?
Back
'Rise over run' refers to the formula for calculating slope, where 'rise' is the change in the y-coordinate and 'run' is the change in the x-coordinate.
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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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, meaning the line rises from left to right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a horizontal line?
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The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no vertical change (rise) regardless of the horizontal change (run).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a vertical line?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change (run) is 0, leading to division by zero.
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