Module 4 Flashcard #1 Review

Front

What is the definition of slope in mathematics?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as 'm' in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation (y = mx + b).

Front

What type of slope does a line with a positive slope have?

Back

A line with a positive slope rises from left to right.

Front

What type of slope does a line with a negative slope have?

Back

A line with a negative slope falls from left to right.

Front

What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

Back

A zero slope indicates that the line is horizontal and does not rise or fall.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical and cannot be expressed as a ratio of rise over run.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Given the points (2, 5) and (-3, 5), what is the slope?

Back

The slope is 0.

Front

Given the points (3, 5) and (-2, 0), what is the slope?

Back

The slope is 1.

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.