What is slope?
Slope from a Table

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you calculate slope from a table of values?
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To calculate slope from a table, use the formula: Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points from the table.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the points (2, 3) and (5, 9) are given, what is the slope?
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Slope = (9 - 3) / (5 - 2) = 6 / 3 = 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a positive slope indicate?
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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, showing an upward trend.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a negative slope indicate?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing a downward trend.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a horizontal line?
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The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no vertical change regardless of the horizontal change.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a vertical line?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change is 0, leading to division by zero.
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