What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?
Slope

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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as 'm' in the equation y = mx + b.
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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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The 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 does an undefined slope indicate about a line?
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An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, where the x-values are constant and the y-values can vary.
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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 0, indicating that the y-value remains constant as the x-value changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'b' represent?
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In the equation y = mx + b, 'b' represents the y-intercept, which is the point where the line crosses the y-axis.
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