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

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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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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 slope of 0 mean in a linear equation?
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A slope of 0 means the line is horizontal, indicating that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?
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The slope of the line is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of a slope greater than 1?
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A slope greater than 1 indicates that the line rises steeply, meaning the y-value increases more than the x-value.
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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 because the change in x (denominator) is zero.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?
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The slope-intercept form is given by y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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