Types of Slopes

Front

What type of slope does a vertical line have?

Back

Undefined

Front

What type of slope does a horizontal line have?

Back

Zero Slope

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that goes up from left to right?

Back

Positive

Front

What type of slope is represented by a line that goes down from left to right?

Back

Negative

Front

If a line has a slope of zero, what does that mean?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If a line has an undefined slope, what does that mean?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

What is the slope of a line that is perfectly flat?

Back

Zero Slope

Front

What is the slope of a line that rises steeply?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the slope of a line that falls steeply?

Back

Negative

Front

Can a line have both positive and negative slopes?

Back

No, a line can only have one slope.