Finding Slope from a Graph Flashcard

Front

What is the formula for finding slope on a graph?

Back

Rise/Run

Front

If a line rises from left to right, what is the slope?

Back

Positive

Front

If a line falls from left to right, what is the slope?

Back

Negative

Front

What does a slope of zero indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

Find the slope between the points (2, 3) and (4, 7).

Back

2

Front

Find the slope between the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

2

Front

Find the slope between the points (0, 0) and (5, 5).

Back

1

Front

What is the slope of a line that runs parallel to the x-axis?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a line that runs parallel to the y-axis?

Back

Undefined