Introduction to Slopes

Front

A graph with a ___________ slope decreases from left to right.

Back

Negative

Front

The vertical change on a graph is described as​ the ________.

Back

Rise

Front

What variable represents slope? ______

Back

m, M

Front

The horizontal change on a graph is described as​ the ______.

Back

Run

Front

The slope of a horizontal line will always be _______.

Back

Zero

Front

The slope of a vertical line is described as ______.

Back

Undefined

Front

A slope that is greater than zero is called a __________ slope.

Back

Positive

Front

The formula to calculate slope (m) is __________.

Back

m = (rise/run)

Front

If a line rises from left to right, it has a __________ slope.

Back

Positive

Front

The steepness of a line is referred to as its __________.

Back

Slope