What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?
Slope & Y-Intercept

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Slope is a measure of the steepness of a line, represented by 'm' in the equation y = mx + b.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented by 'b' in the equation y = mx + b.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
Slope (m) is calculated using the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?
Back
'b' represents the y-intercept of the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify the slope from the equation y = 4x - 7?
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The slope is 4, which is the coefficient of x.
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