Slope Flashcard Practice

Front

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

Back

2

Front

Determine the slope and y-intercept of the equation y = 3/2x + 3.

Back

slope: 3/2, y-intercept: (0,3)

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

2

Front

This line has a __________ slope.

Back

Positive

Front

What type of slope does the graph have?

Back

Zero

Front

Define slope in mathematical terms.

Back

Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.