Find Slope Graphically

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change).

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How do you find the slope graphically?

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To find the slope graphically, select two points on the line, determine the rise and run between them, and divide the rise by the run.

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What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

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A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

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What does a positive slope indicate about the direction of a line?

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A positive slope indicates that the line rises from left to right.

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What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?

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A negative slope indicates that the line falls from left to right.

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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The formula for calculating slope (m) 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 3 units and runs 6 units, what is the slope?

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The slope is 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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If a line has a slope of 1, what does this mean?

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A slope of 1 means that for every 1 unit of rise, there is 1 unit of run, indicating a 45-degree angle.

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