Identifying Slope From a Graph

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What is the formula for calculating slope?

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The formula for calculating slope (m) is: m = \frac{rise}{run}.

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What does 'rise' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a graph.

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What does 'run' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points on a graph.

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If a line rises from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

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It has a positive slope.

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If a line falls from left to right, what type of slope does it have?

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It has a negative slope.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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How do you find the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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Use the formula: m = \frac{y2 - y1}{x2 - x1}.

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 4x + 2?

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The slope is 4.

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -3x + 5?

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The slope is -3.

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