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Question

Discuss what is the slope and y-intercept of a line. Contrast a positive versus negative slope.

Answer 1

The slope of a line is RISE/RUN or the diference in the Y direction over the diference in the X direction. The Y intercept point is the point at which the line hits the Y axis (or when X = 0). A positive slope increases as x gets larger. A negative slope decreases as x gets larger.