Types of Slopes

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What is a Positive Slope?

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A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented graphically as a line that rises from left to right.

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What is a Negative Slope?

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A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented graphically as a line that falls from left to right.

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What is a Zero Slope?

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A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. It is represented graphically as a horizontal line.

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What is an Undefined Slope?

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An undefined slope occurs when a vertical line is drawn, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does. It cannot be expressed as a number.

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How do you identify a Positive Slope in a graph?

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A positive slope can be identified by observing that the line rises as it moves from left to right.

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How do you identify a Negative Slope in a graph?

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A negative slope can be identified by observing that the line falls as it moves from left to right.

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What type of slope does the equation y = mx + b represent when m > 0?

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It represents a Positive Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = mx + b represent when m < 0?

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It represents a Negative Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation y = 0 represent?

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It represents a Zero Slope.

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What type of slope does the equation x = a constant represent?

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It represents an Undefined Slope.