Unit 5 Flashcard: Slope & Linear Equations

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope (m) between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through (3,6) and (4,2).

Back

Front

Find the slope of the line that passes through (4,-5) and (7,3).

Back

Front

What is the equation of a vertical line through the point (-1,3)?

Back

Front

What is the equation of a horizontal line through the point (0,5)?

Back

Front

What type of slope does a line with a positive slope have?

Back

Positive slope increases from left to right.

Front

What type of slope does a line with a negative slope have?

Back

Negative slope decreases from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined slope.

Front

What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

Back