Slope Triangles

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What is a slope triangle?

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A slope triangle is a right triangle used to represent the rise and run of a slope, helping to visualize the steepness of a line.

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How do you calculate the slope of a line?

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What does 'rise' refer to in slope calculations?

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

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What does 'run' refer to in slope calculations?

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

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If a slope triangle has a rise of 2 and a run of 4, what is the slope?

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

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The slope is negative.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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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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If a slope triangle has a rise of -3 and a run of 1, what is the slope?

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How can you determine if a slope is steep?

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A slope is considered steep if the absolute value of the slope is greater than 1.