What does the slope (m) represent in the equation of a line (y = mx + b)?
Slope Y=mx

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.
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How do you find the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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The slope is 2.
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The slope is -5.
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If a line is horizontal, what is its slope?
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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.
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If a line is vertical, what is its slope?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
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The slope is 4.
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