4 Types of Slope and Identifying Coordinates

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What are the four types of slope?

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1. Positive Slope 2. Negative Slope 3. Zero Slope 4. Undefined Slope

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Define positive slope.

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-coordinate increases, the y-coordinate also increases, resulting in an upward trend on a graph.

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Define negative slope.

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-coordinate increases, the y-coordinate decreases, resulting in a downward trend on a graph.

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What does a zero slope represent?

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A zero slope represents a horizontal line where the y-coordinate remains constant as the x-coordinate changes.

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What does an undefined slope represent?

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An undefined slope represents a vertical line where the x-coordinate remains constant as the y-coordinate changes.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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If a line passes through the points (2, 3) and (4, 7), what is the slope?

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The slope is positive, calculated as (7-3)/(4-2) = 4/2 = 2.