What is the definition of a positive slope?
Types of Slopes

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward trend on a graph.
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What is the definition of a negative slope?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value 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-value remains constant regardless of the x-value.
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How can you identify a positive slope from an equation?
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In the equation of a line in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), if the coefficient 'm' is positive, the slope is positive.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify a negative slope from an equation?
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In the equation of a line in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), if the coefficient 'm' is negative, the slope is negative.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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