Finding Slope From Two Points

Front

What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm'. It is calculated as the change in y (rise) divided by the change in x (run).

Front

How do you calculate the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

Back

A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no change in y regardless of the change in x.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the change in x is 0, leading to division by zero.

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through (1, 2) and (3, 6).

Back

The slope is 2, calculated as (6 - 2) / (3 - 1).

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through (4, 5) and (4, 9).

Back

The slope is undefined, as both points have the same x-coordinate.

Front

If the slope of a line is 3, what does this mean?

Back

This means that for every 1 unit increase in x, y increases by 3 units.

Front

What is the slope of the line that passes through (2, 4) and (6, 12)?

Back

The slope is 2, calculated as (12 - 4) / (6 - 2).