Types of Slopes - All Visual!

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. The line rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. The line falls from left to right.

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What is a zero slope?

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

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical. The x-value does not change, but the y-value can vary.

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How can you identify a positive slope in a graph?

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A positive slope is identified by a line that rises from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope in a graph?

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A negative slope is identified by a line that falls from left to right.

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What does a horizontal line represent in terms of slope?

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A horizontal line represents a zero slope.

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What does a vertical line represent in terms of slope?

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A vertical line represents an undefined slope.

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Positive slope.

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Negative slope.