Types of Slopes
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Mathematics
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8th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a negative slope?
Back
A negative slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value decreases. It is represented by a downward slant from left to right.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a positive slope?
Back
A positive slope indicates that as the x-value increases, the y-value also increases. It is represented by an upward slant from left to right.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a zero slope represent?
Back
A zero slope indicates that there is no change in the y-value as the x-value changes. The line is horizontal.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does an undefined slope represent?
Back
An undefined slope occurs when a line is vertical, meaning the x-value does not change while the y-value does.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you determine the slope of a line from two points?
Back
The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = 3x + 2?
Back
The slope is 3, indicating a positive slope.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the slope of a line represented by the equation y = -2x + 5?
Back
The slope is -2, indicating a negative slope.
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