Types of Slope

Front

What is a positive slope?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented by a line that rises from left to right.

Front

What is a negative slope?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented by a line that falls from left to right.

Front

What is zero slope?

Back

A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented by a horizontal line.

Front

What is an undefined slope?

Back

An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

Front

How do you determine the slope of a line from a graph?

Back

The slope can be determined by selecting two points on the line and using the formula: slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What type of slope does a line that rises from left to right have?

Back

Positive slope.

Front

What type of slope does a line that falls from left to right have?

Back

Negative slope.

Front

If a line is horizontal, what is its slope?

Back

Zero slope.

Front

If a line is vertical, what is its slope?

Back

Undefined slope.

Front

What does a slope of 1 indicate?

Back

A slope of 1 indicates that for every unit increase in x, there is a corresponding unit increase in y.