Slope & Slope Intercept Flashcard

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (0, 0) and (2, 1)?

Back

1/2

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

Slope is best described as_________________

Back

steepness of a line

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (-3, -4) and (7, 6).

Back

1

Front

Determine the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -5/3x + 2.

Back

-5/3

Front

If a line has a slope of 3, what does this indicate about the line?

Back

The line rises 3 units for every 1 unit it moves to the right.

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does this indicate about the direction of the line?

Back

The line descends from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 6x + 4?

Back

6