What is the slope of a line?
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The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, usually represented as 'm'. It is calculated as the change in the y-coordinate divided by the change in the x-coordinate (rise/run).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a horizontal line?
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The slope of a horizontal line is 0, indicating no vertical change as the x-value changes.
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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 it does not have a defined rise/run ratio.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the equation of a line in slope-intercept form?
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The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
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