Slope Triangles

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What is a slope triangle?

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A slope triangle is a right triangle used to represent the rise and run of a slope, helping to visualize the steepness of a line.

Front

How do you calculate the slope using a slope triangle?

Back

Front

What does 'rise' refer to in a slope triangle?

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'Rise' refers to the vertical change between two points on a line.

Front

What does 'run' refer to in a slope triangle?

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'Run' refers to the horizontal change between two points on a line.

Front

If the rise is 2 and the run is 4, what is the slope?

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Front

What is the slope if the rise is -3 and the run is 6?

Back

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What is the slope of a horizontal line?

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The slope of a horizontal line is 0 because there is no rise.

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What is the slope of a vertical line?

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The slope of a vertical line is undefined because the run is 0.

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How can you determine if a slope is positive or negative?

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A slope is positive if it rises from left to right and negative if it falls from left to right.

Front

What is the significance of a slope of 1?

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A slope of 1 indicates a 45-degree angle, meaning the rise and run are equal.