Finding Slope From a Graph

Finding Slope From a Graph

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Mathematics

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of slope in a graph?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, calculated as the change in the vertical direction (rise) divided by the change in the horizontal direction (run).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values also increase, showing an upward trend.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line on a graph?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-values increase, the y-values decrease, showing a downward trend.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a line rises 3 units for every 2 units it runs, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is 3/2.

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