Slope & Slope Formula

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 a line.

Front

Find the slope given the points (3,2) and (4,7).

Back

The slope is 5.

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

Back

A horizontal line has a slope of 0.

Front

What type of slope does a vertical line have?

Back

A vertical line has an undefined slope.

Front

Find the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x + 4.

Back

The slope is -3.

Front

If the slope of a line is positive, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

It indicates that the line rises from left to right.

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

It indicates that the line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is perfectly vertical?

Back

The slope is undefined.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is perfectly horizontal?

Back

The slope is 0.