Slope

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented by the letter 'm'. It is calculated as the change in y (rise) divided by the change in x (run).

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 4) and (6, 12).

Back

Slope = (12 - 4) / (6 - 2) = 8 / 4 = 2.

Front

What is the y-intercept of a line?

Back

The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.

Front

Find the y-intercept of the line with the equation y = 2x - 1.

Back

The y-intercept is -1.

Front

What does 'm' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

'm' represents the slope of the line.

Front

What does 'b' represent in the equation y = mx + b?

Back

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

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

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

Slope = (6 - 2) / (3 - 1) = 4 / 2 = 2.