Slope intercept form FLASHCARD

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A line that has a slope of m = 0 is

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Horizontal

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through (6,7) and (4,2)

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5/2

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What is the slope of a line that decreases from left to right?

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Negative

Front

Identify the slope and y-intercept in the equation of the line: y = -1/3x + 1

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Slope: -1/3, y-intercept: 1

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

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Undefined

Front

What is the slope of a line that increases from left to right?

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Positive

Front

What is the y-intercept in the equation y = 2x + 3?

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3

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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0

Front

If a line has a slope of 2, what does this indicate about the line?

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For every 2 units it rises, it runs 1 unit to the right.

Front

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

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