Types of Slope

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented graphically as a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented graphically as a line that falls from left to right.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented graphically as a horizontal line.

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What is an undefined slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does. It cannot be expressed as a number.

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How can you identify a positive slope in a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by a line that moves upwards as you move from left to right on the graph.

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How can you identify a negative slope in a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by a line that moves downwards as you move from left to right on the graph.

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What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

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A horizontal line has a zero slope.

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What type of slope does a vertical line have?

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A vertical line has an undefined slope.

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If a ramp rises as you walk up it, what type of slope does it have?

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The ramp has a positive slope.

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If a ruler is perfectly flat, what type of slope does it have?

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The ruler has a zero slope.