slopes flashcard

Front

What is the slope of a line parallel to a line with slope 2/3?

Back

2/3

Front

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to a line with slope 2/3?

Back

-3/2

Front

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to y = 3x - 1?

Back

-1/3

Front

What is the slope of a line perpendicular to a line with slope -7/3?

Back

3/7

Front

Any horizontal line is ________ to any vertical line.

Back

perpendicular

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is the measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the rise over run.

Front

If two lines have the same slope, what is their relationship?

Back

They are parallel.

Front

If the slope of a line is negative, what does that indicate about the line's direction?

Back

The line descends from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is horizontal?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a line that is vertical?

Back

Undefined