Slopes Flashcard Advance

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

Back

Zero slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope

Front

How do you calculate the slope of a line?

Back

Slope = rise / run

Front

If a line goes up 3 units and over 6 units, what is the slope?

Back

1/2

Front

If a line goes down 4 units and over 2 units, what is the slope?

Back

-2

Front

What is the slope of a line that connects the points (2, 3) and (4, 7)?

Back

2

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about the relationship between x and y?

Back

As x increases, y decreases.