Exploring the Four Types of Slope

What will you be able to do after completing this lesson?

• Identify different types of angles.

• Solve quadratic equations.

• Calculate the area of a triangle.

• Identify and classify slopes by their pictures.

Which direction does a line with a positive slope lean?

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• To the left

• To the right

What is the slope of a perfectly horizontal line?

• Positive

• Negative

• Undefined

• Zero

How is the slope of a vertical line classified?

• Zero

• Undefined

• Negative

• Positive

What does it mean for a slope to be undefined from a mathematical standpoint?

• It is a positive value.

• It cannot be calculated.

• It is a negative value.

• It has a value of zero.

Which type of slope requires a positive input of energy to move uphill?

• Positive slope

• Negative slope

• Zero slope

• Undefined slope

What happens to a skier on a negative slope?

• The skier moves uphill.

• The skier cannot move.

• The skier stays in place.

• The skier moves downhill easily.

What is the energy input for a skier on a zero slope?

• Undefined

• Zero

• Negative

• Positive

How does a skier move on an undefined slope?

• Slowly uphill

• Slowly downhill

• Very fast downhill

• Not at all

Which analogy is used to help remember the different types of slopes?

• Biker

• Mountain climber

• Snow skier

• Runner