What is the definition of slope?
Slope

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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 is slope calculated?
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Slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line.
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What does a positive slope indicate?
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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?
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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 is the slope of a horizontal line?
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The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no vertical change regardless of the horizontal change.
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What is the slope of a vertical line?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the horizontal change is 0, leading to division by zero.
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What does a slope of 1 represent?
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A slope of 1 represents a line that rises one unit vertically for every one unit it moves horizontally, creating a 45-degree angle with the x-axis.
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