What is the definition of slope in mathematics?
Slope

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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.
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How is slope calculated using two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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Slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.
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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line 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 0, as there is no vertical change regardless of the horizontal change.
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What is the slope of a vertical line?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change is 0, leading to division by zero.
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If a line has a slope of -1, what does this imply about the line's direction?
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A slope of -1 implies that for every unit increase in x, there is a one unit decrease in y, resulting in a line that descends at a 45-degree angle.
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