Linear Equations - Slope

Front

Find the slope of the line that goes through the points (-8,6) and (7,-3).

Back

-3/5

Front

In the equation y=mx+b, what does the m represent?

Back

slope

Front

What direction is an undefined slope?

Back

vertical

Front

What direction is a line that has a zero slope?

Back

horizontal

Front

What is the slope of the equation y = -3x + 4?

Back

-3

Front

What is the formula to calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Front

If a line has a positive slope, what direction does it rise?

Back

From left to right.

Front

What does a negative slope indicate about a line?

Back

The line falls from left to right.

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

0

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

Undefined