Understanding Slope

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of slope?
Back
Slope is defined as the ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change) between two points on a line.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the slope represent in a linear equation?
Back
The slope represents the steepness of the line and the direction of the relationship between the variables.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0.
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CCSS.8.EE.B.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a line rises from left to right, what is the sign of its slope?
Back
The slope is positive.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a line falls from left to right, what is the sign of its slope?
Back
The slope is negative.
Tags
CCSS.8.EE.B.5
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