Slope Formula Practice

Front

Find the slope given the points (2, −7) and (−1, 6).

Back

-13/3

Front

What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

Back

zero slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that rises from left to right?

Back

positive slope

Front

Find the slope given the points (-2,-9) and (-1,-3).

Back

-6

Front

Find the slope given the points (-5,-3) and (2,4).

Back

1

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

If the slope of a line is 0, what can be said about the line?

Back

It is horizontal.