Finding Slope

Front

Slope describes the ________ of a line.

Back

steepness

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises from left to right?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls from left to right?

Back

Negative

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Zero

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined

Front

Find the slope given these points: (2,-4) and (3,1).

Back

5

Front

Find the slope given these points: (1,2) and (4,2).

Back

0

Front

Find the slope given these points: (3,4) and (1,2).

Back

1

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line rises as it moves from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls as it moves from left to right.