Notes on slope

Notes on slope

Why are graphs useful?

Slope definition

slope is a rate of change

m is the variable we use for slope

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Does the graph show a linear relationship?

• Yes, it is linear

• No, it isn't linear

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The definition of slope is

•  $\frac{run}{rise}$  

• run

• rise

•  $\frac{rise}{run}$  

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Is the slope positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

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Is the slope positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

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Is the slope positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

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