Slope from Tables

Front

What is the slope of the line represented by the table: x | y 1 | 3 2 | 6 3 | 9?

Back

3

Front

What letter is used to identify slope?

Back

m

Front

What type of slope is shown when y increases as x increases?

Back

positive

Front

Find the slope between the points (1, 2) and (3, 4).

Back

1

Front

What type of slope is shown when y decreases as x increases?

Back

negative

Front

What is the formula to calculate slope?

Back

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

Front

If the slope is 0, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is horizontal.

Front

If the slope is undefined, what does that indicate about the line?

Back

The line is vertical.

Front

Calculate the slope from the points (2, 3) and (5, 9).

Back

2

Front

What does a positive slope indicate about the relationship between x and y?

Back

As x increases, y also increases.