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Slope of Linear Graphs definitions

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  • Slope
    Ratio of vertical change to horizontal change between two points, indicating direction and steepness of a line.
  • Rise
    Amount of change along the vertical axis between two points, positive for upward movement and negative for downward.
  • Run
    Amount of change along the horizontal axis between two points, positive for rightward movement and negative for leftward.
  • Vertical Axis
    Reference line on a graph representing values that change up or down, typically labeled as Y.
  • Horizontal Axis
    Reference line on a graph representing values that change left or right, typically labeled as X.
  • Intersection
    Point where a line crosses grid lines on a graph, used for accurate slope calculation.
  • Positive Slope
    Line characteristic where movement from left to right results in an upward trend, indicating growth.
  • Negative Slope
    Line characteristic where movement from left to right results in a downward trend, indicating decline.
  • Steepness
    Degree to which a line inclines or declines, with larger absolute slope values indicating greater tilt.
  • Grid Lines
    Horizontal and vertical lines on a graph that help identify exact points for calculations.
  • Fraction
    Numerical expression representing the ratio of rise to run, used to describe slope values.
  • Trend
    General direction in which a line moves, either upward or downward, as shown by the slope.
  • Uphill
    Visual representation of a line with positive slope, moving upward from left to right.
  • Downhill
    Visual representation of a line with negative slope, moving downward from left to right.
  • Point
    Specific location on a graph defined by coordinates, used to determine rise and run for slope calculation.