Type of Slope

There are several types of slopes, each with its own characteristics. Here are the main types:

 

1. Positive Slope: The line rises from left to right on the graph. The slope value is positive.

2. Negative Slope: The line falls from left to right on the graph. The slope value is negative.

3. Zero Slope: The line is horizontal, indicating no vertical change between points. The slope is zero.

4. Undefined Slope: The line is vertical, indicating no horizontal change between points. The slope is undefined because division by zero is undefined.

5. Unit Slope: A line with a slope of 1, meaning that for every unit of horizontal change, there is an equal unit of vertical change.

6. Negative Unit Slope: A line with a slope of -1, meaning that for every unit of horizontal change, there is an equal unit of vertical change in the opposite direction.

 

These types of slopes are fundamental in understanding the characteristics and behavior of lines on a graph and are widely used in various mathematical and scientific applications.

 

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