Slope Flashcard Review 2024 (SI only) Hargis

Front

What is the slope in the equation y=2x + 3?

Back

2

Front

Write an equation for m = 5 through (-1, -3)

Back

y = 5x + 2

Front

What does 'b' represent in y=mx+b?

Back

y-intercept

Front

What is the slope in the picture?

Back

Negative

Front

Slope is known as rise/

Back

run

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

If the slope is positive, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line rises from left to right.

Front

If the slope is negative, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined