Finding Slope

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

How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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 a line has a positive slope, what does that mean?

Back

A positive slope means that as x increases, y also increases, resulting in an upward slant from left to right.

Front

If a line has a negative slope, what does that mean?

Back

A negative slope means that as x increases, y decreases, resulting in a downward slant from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6)?

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4, 5) and (4, 9)?

Back

The slope is undefined.

Front

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

Back

The slope is 0.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (2, 7)?

Back

The slope is undefined.