Slope from Graphs

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line?
Back
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).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate the slope from a graph?
Back
To calculate the slope from a graph, select two points on the line, determine the rise (change in y) and run (change in x) between these points, and then divide the rise by the run.
3.
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, showing an upward trend.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a negative slope indicate?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases, showing a downward trend.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a horizontal line?
Back
The slope of a horizontal line is 0, as there is no change in the y-coordinate regardless of the change in the x-coordinate.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a vertical line?
Back
The slope of a vertical line is undefined, as the change in x is 0, leading to division by zero.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a line rises 3 units for every 2 units it runs, what is the slope?
Back
The slope is 3/2.
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