Is the slope positive, negative, zero, or undefined

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line rises. It indicates a direct relationship between the two variables.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line falls. It indicates an inverse relationship between the two variables.

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What does a zero slope indicate?

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A zero slope indicates that the line is horizontal, meaning there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.

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What does an undefined slope mean?

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

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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You can identify a positive slope by observing that the line moves upward from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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You can identify a negative slope by observing that the line moves downward from left to right.

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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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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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