Finding Slope

Front

What is the formula to calculate slope?

Back

Slope (m) = Rise / Run

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

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

Front

If a line rises as it moves from left to right, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is positive.

Front

If a line falls as it moves from left to right, what is the slope?

Back

The slope is negative.

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

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?

Back

'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.

Front

What is the y-intercept of the line y = 3x + 4?

Back

The y-intercept is 4.

Front

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

Back

The slope is -2.