What is the formula to find the slope of a line?
Finding Slope

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a positive slope indicate about a line?
Back
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?
Back
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 vertical line?
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The slope of a vertical line is undefined because the change in x (denominator) is zero.
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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 because there is no change in y (numerator) as x changes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Find the slope of the line that passes through (2, 4) and (6, 12).
Back
The slope is 2.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Find the slope of the line that passes through (6, 7) and (4, 2).
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The slope is 5/2.
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