Types of Slope

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented by a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented by a line that falls from left to right.

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What does a zero slope represent?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented by a horizontal line.

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What does an undefined slope represent?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, indicating that the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

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How do you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by a line that moves upwards as you move from left to right.

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How do you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by a line that moves downwards as you move from left to right.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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

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It 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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It has a negative slope.