Positive, Negative, Zero, or Undefined Slope

Positive, Negative, Zero, or Undefined Slope

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Mathematics

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
8.EE.B.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of slope?

Back

Slope is a measure of the steepness or incline of a line, typically represented as the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change between two points on the line.

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

The formula for slope (m) is given by: m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} where (x_1, y_1) and (x_2, y_2) are two points on the line.

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of slope does a line that rises from left to right have?

Back

A line that rises from left to right has a positive slope.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of slope does a line that falls from left to right have?

Back

A line that falls from left to right has a negative slope.

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is zero.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

Back

A positive slope is identified by a line that moves upwards as it goes from left to right.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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