Slope from Two Points

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 7) and (-6, -4)?

Back

11/2

Front

What kind of slope do downhill lines have?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-12, -5) and (0, -8)?

Back

-1/4

Front

If two points on a line have the same x-coordinate, what type of line is it?

Back

Vertical - Undefined slope

Front

Determine the slope if m = -3/2.

Back

m = -3/2

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

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined