Types of slope- math 7

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What is a positive slope?

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A positive slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line rises. It indicates an increase in value.

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What is a negative slope?

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A negative slope means that as you move from left to right on a graph, the line falls. It indicates a decrease in value.

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What is a zero slope?

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A zero slope means that the line is horizontal. There is no change in value as you move along the line.

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How can you identify a positive slope on a graph?

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You can identify a positive slope by looking for a line that goes up as you move from left to right.

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How can you identify a negative slope on a graph?

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You can identify a negative slope by looking for a line that goes down as you move from left to right.

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What does it mean if a slope is steep?

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A steep slope indicates a large change in value over a small distance. It can be either positive or negative.

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What does it mean if a slope is gentle?

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A gentle slope indicates a small change in value over a larger distance. It can also be positive or negative.

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What type of slope does a flat line represent?

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A flat line represents a zero slope, meaning there is no change in value.

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If a hill is going up, what type of slope does it have?

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If a hill is going up, it has a positive slope.

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If a hill is going down, what type of slope does it have?

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If a hill is going down, it has a negative slope.