The slope of a line can be positive, negative, zero, or undefined. Below are graphical representations of a positive, negative, zero, and undefined slope.
Positive Slope |
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Negative Slope |
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Zero Slope |
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Undefined Slope |
Deciphering the difference between zero, undefined, and no slopes lines can be difficult. Remember, mathematics is like learning another language.
Click on the chart below next to the given slope to translate each phrase. Use the slope and the translation to decide which is the correct real world example in the third column.