What is the definition of slope?
Slope Practice

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Slope is defined as the ratio of the rise (vertical change) to the run (horizontal change) between two points on a line.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope indicate?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases, resulting in an upward trend.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a negative slope indicate?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, resulting in a downward trend.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0, indicating no vertical change as the x-value changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as there is no horizontal change.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
Back
The slope (m) is calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the slope between the points (3, 4) and (5, 8).
Back
The slope is m = (8 - 4) / (5 - 3) = 4 / 2 = 2.
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