Slope & Identifying Linear Flashcard Review 2024

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What is slope?

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Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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What does a positive slope indicate?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward slant of the line.

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What does a negative slope indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward slant of the line.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope indicates a horizontal line where there is no vertical change as the x-value changes.

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs in a vertical line where the x-value does not change, resulting in a division by zero in the slope formula.

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How do you calculate slope using rise and run?

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What is the slope between the points (5, 10) and (8, 12)?

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Which of the following is NOT a correct way to calculate slope?

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What is the rate of change?

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The rate of change is the ratio that describes how much one quantity changes in relation to another quantity, often represented as slope.