Slope

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What is slope?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as a ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change).

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How do you calculate slope?

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Slope is calculated using the formula: Slope (m) = rise/run.

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What does a positive slope indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward trend.

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward trend.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope indicates a horizontal line where there is no change in y as x changes.

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs with a vertical line where there is no change in x as y changes.

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What is the slope formula?

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The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

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If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

Back

The line has a positive slope.

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If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

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The line has a negative slope.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.