A1P1 Slope + Graphs Review

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What is the slope of a line?

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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, typically represented as 'm' in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the 'm' represent in the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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In the equation of a line in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, 'm' represents the slope of the line.

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How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?

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A positive slope indicates that as x increases, y also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

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A negative slope indicates that as x increases, y decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.

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If a line has a slope of 0, what does that mean?

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A slope of 0 means the line is horizontal and does not rise or fall.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -5x + 2?

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The slope of the line is -5.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5