What is the definition of slope?
Slope and Attributes Review

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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.
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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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What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, meaning the line rises from left to right.
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What does a negative slope indicate about a line?
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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, meaning the line falls from left to right.
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What does a slope of zero mean?
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A slope of zero means that the line is horizontal, indicating no change in the y-value as the x-value changes.
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What does an undefined slope mean?
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An undefined slope occurs in vertical lines where the x-value does not change, leading to division by zero in the slope formula.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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If the slope of a line is 4, what does this mean in terms of rise over run?
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A slope of 4 means that for every 1 unit you move horizontally (run), the line rises 4 units (rise).
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