Sept 18 - FC Slope Review

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm' in the equation of a line (y = mx + b). It is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).

Front

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

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

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

Back

The slope is 2.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 3?

Back

The slope is 4.

Front

How can you determine which of two lines has a greater slope?

Back

Compare the slope values (m) of the two lines; the line with the larger absolute value of m has the greater slope.

Front

If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

Back

A slope of 0 means the line is horizontal and does not rise or fall as x changes.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that mean?

Back

An undefined slope means the line is vertical, and it cannot be expressed as a ratio of rise over run.

Front

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (1, 5)?

Back

The slope is undefined because the x-coordinates are the same.