Algebra 1 Companion Book, Vol 1 – Summer Edition

5.1.3 Rate of Change and Slope (continued) Example 5 Describing Slope The slope of a line can be described as positive, negative, zero, or undefined.

• Positive Slope: the line rises from left to right. • Negative Slope: the line falls from left to right.

• Zero Slope: the line is horizontal. • Undefined Slope: the line is vertical.

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