Identifying Types of Slopes

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.

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.

A slope of 0 means that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented by a horizontal line.

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

A positive slope can be identified by a line that moves upwards as you move from left to right.

A negative slope can be identified by a line that moves downwards as you move from left to right.

The formula for slope (m) is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.

It means that the line is horizontal and there is no vertical change as the horizontal position changes.

A positive slope can represent growth or increase, such as rising temperatures or increasing sales.

A negative slope can represent decline or decrease, such as falling temperatures or decreasing profits.