What is the slope of a line?
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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).
2.
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
Front
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (10, -6) and (-5, 4)?
Back
The slope is -2/3.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the y-intercept of a line?
Back
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as (0, b) where b is the y-coordinate.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the y-intercept from the following options: (0, 3), (3, 6), (6, 9), (-3, 0).
Back
The y-intercept is (0, 3).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of the line passing through the points (0, 4) and (1, 0)?
Back
The slope is -4.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.
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