Types of Slope Worksheet
A Grade 9 math worksheet covering positive, negative, zero, and undefined slopes through various question types.
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Types of Slope
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work where applicable.
1. Which type of slope indicates a line that goes upwards from left to right?
Negative
Positive
Zero
Undefined
2. A horizontal line has what type of slope?
Positive
Negative
Zero
Undefined
1. A line that falls from left to right has a slope.
2. A vertical line has an slope.
3. The slope of the x-axis is .
1. Plot the points (2, 3) and (5, 6) on the graph below. Draw a line connecting them and identify the type of slope.
2. Plot the points (-4, 2) and (1, 2) on the graph below. Draw a line connecting them and identify the type of slope.
1. The slope of the line passing through (1, 5) and (1, 10) is zero.
True
False
2. A line with a negative slope goes down from left to right.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. The slope of the line y = 5 is .
2. The slope of the line x = -2 is .
3. If a line rises from left to right, its slope is .