Slope - Rise over Run

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What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run).

Front

How do you calculate the slope of a line?

Back

Slope is calculated using the formula: Slope = Rise / Run.

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What does a positive slope indicate?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, showing an upward trend.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing a downward trend.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

If a line rises 3 units for every 4 units it runs, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is 3/4.

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If a line falls 2 units for every 5 units it runs, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is -2/5.

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What does the term 'rise' refer to in slope?

Back

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

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What does the term 'run' refer to in slope?

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