Slope = Rise over Run

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What is the definition of slope?

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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).

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What does 'rise' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a line, indicating how much the line goes up or down.

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What does 'run' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points on a line, indicating how far the line goes left or right.

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How do you calculate the slope of a line?

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Slope (m) = Rise / Run.

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If a line rises 3 units and runs 4 units, what is the slope?

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Slope = 3/4.

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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 falls 2 units and runs 5 units, what is the slope?

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Slope = -2/5.

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that the line rises as it moves from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that the line falls as it moves from left to right.

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