Slope & Slope Formula

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm'. It is calculated as the change in y (rise) divided by the change in x (run).

Front

What is the slope formula?

Back

The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

Front

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

Back

1

Front

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

Back

-13/3

Front

Find the slope given the points (3,18) and (0,18).

Back

0

Front

Find the slope between the two points (2, 7) and (5, 8).

Back

1/3

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

Front

If the slope is positive, what does that tell you about the line?

Back

If the slope is positive, the line rises from left to right.

Front

If the slope is negative, what does that tell you about the line?

Back

If the slope is negative, the line falls from left to right.