What is the definition of slope in a linear equation?
8.4C: Slope and Y-Intercept

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The slope (m) is a measure of the steepness of a line, calculated as the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the y-intercept in a linear equation?
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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, represented as the value of y when x = 0.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do you find the slope from a table of values?
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Calculate the change in y divided by the change in x between two points: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the formula for a linear equation in slope-intercept form?
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The formula is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the slope is negative, what does that indicate about the line?
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A negative slope indicates that the line is decreasing from left to right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the slope is positive, what does that indicate about the line?
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A positive slope indicates that the line is increasing from left to right.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a slope of zero mean?
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A slope of zero means the line is horizontal and does not rise or fall.
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