What is the slope of a line?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm' in the equation of a line (y = mx + b). It is calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise/run).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you find 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
Front
What does the y-intercept represent in a linear equation?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) in the equation y = mx + b.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?
Back
'm' represents the slope of the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept of the line represented by the equation y = 2x + 3?
Back
The y-intercept is (0, 3).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If a line has a slope of -5/3, what does this indicate about its direction?
Back
A slope of -5/3 indicates that the line is decreasing; for every 3 units moved to the right, the line moves down 5 units.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
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