What is the definition of slope in mathematics?
Finding Slope with Points Review (8)

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Slope (m) is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y (rise) over the change in x (run).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate the slope using two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
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Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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What does it mean if the slope is positive?
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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, resulting in an upward slanting line.
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What does it mean if the slope is negative?
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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, resulting in a downward slanting line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does an undefined slope indicate?
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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the change in x is zero (x1 = x2).
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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 no change in y as x changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Given points (3,3) and (2,0), what is the slope?
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Slope = (0 - 3) / (2 - 3) = 3.
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