Slope

Front

What is the point where the x-axis and y-axis intersect called?

Back

The origin.

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that goes down from left to right?

Back

Negative slope.

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises 3 units for every 2 units it runs?

Back

3/2.

Front

In which quadrant is the point (−3, 2) located?

Back

Quadrant II.

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls 7 units for every 4 units it runs?

Back

-7/4.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

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

Front

What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

What does an undefined slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

How do you determine the slope of a line from its graph?

Back

By calculating the rise over run between two points on the line.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is increasing?

Back

Positive slope.