What does the slope of a line represent in a graph?
Interpret Slope and Y-Int

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The slope represents the rate of change of the dependent variable with respect to the independent variable.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the equation of a line, y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?
Back
'm' represents the slope of the line.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?
Back
The y-intercept (b) is the value of y when x = 0, representing where the line crosses the y-axis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a line has a positive slope, what does this indicate about the relationship between x and y?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a line has a negative slope, what does this indicate about the relationship between x and y?
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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a slope of zero indicate about a line?
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A slope of zero indicates a horizontal line, meaning there is no change in y as x changes.
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