What is slope?
Flashcard 1 - Finding Slope

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for calculating slope?
Back
The formula for slope (m) is given by: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of slope is represented by a line that rises from left to right?
Back
A line that rises from left to right has a positive slope.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of slope is represented by a line that falls from left to right?
Back
A line that falls from left to right has a negative slope.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of slope is represented by a horizontal line?
Back
A horizontal line has a slope of zero.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of slope is represented by a vertical line?
Back
A vertical line has an undefined slope.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a line has a slope of 2, what does this mean?
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A slope of 2 means that for every 1 unit increase in the x-direction, the line rises 2 units in the y-direction.
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