Types of slope

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line rises. It indicates a direct relationship between the two variables.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line falls. It indicates an inverse relationship between the two variables.

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What does a zero slope indicate?

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A zero slope indicates that the line is horizontal, meaning there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.

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What does an undefined slope mean?

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An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by a line that rises from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by a line that falls from left to right.

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What type of slope do stairs represent?

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Stairs represent a positive slope because they rise as you move from one step to the next.

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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If a line has a slope of 3, what type of slope is it?

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It is a positive slope.