Slope & Slope Formula

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What is the slope formula?

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The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where m is the slope, (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on a line.

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What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?

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A horizontal line has a slope of zero.

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What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?

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A vertical line has an undefined slope.

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How do you calculate slope using a graph?

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Slope is calculated as rise over run.

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What type of slope is represented by a line that goes up from left to right?

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A line that goes up from left to right has a positive slope.

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What type of slope is represented by a line that goes down from left to right?

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A line that goes down from left to right has a negative slope.

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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that indicate about the line?

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A slope of 0 indicates that the line is horizontal.

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If a line has a slope that is undefined, what does that indicate about the line?

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An undefined slope indicates that the line is vertical.

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What does 'rise' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a line.

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What does 'run' refer to in the context of slope?

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'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points on a line.

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