Slope

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the rise (vertical change) over the run (horizontal change).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as you move from left to right, the line rises.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as you move from left to right, the line falls.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?

Back

The slope is 3.

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -2x + 5?

Back

The slope is -2.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

If a line has a slope of 1/2, what does this mean?

Back

For every 2 units you move horizontally, you move 1 unit vertically.

Front

What is the formula for slope in terms of rise and run?

Back

Slope = rise/run.