NYS Grade 8 Math Test Review

Front

What is the definition of slope in basic terms?

Back

Slope is defined as rise over run.

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that the line rises as it moves from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that the line falls as it moves from left to right.

Front

What does a zero slope indicate about a line?

Back

A zero slope indicates that the line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

Front

How can you determine if a graph represents a function?

Back

A graph represents a function if it passes the vertical line test, meaning no vertical line intersects the graph at more than one point.

Front

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

Back

The slope of a line that goes down from left to right is negative.

Front

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

Back

The slope of a line that goes up from left to right is positive.

Front

If a line is horizontal, what is its slope?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

Front

If a line is vertical, what is its slope?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.