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There's absolutely no connection or correlation whatsoever

between the steepness and the direction of a slope.

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Steeper lines have a?

larger slope if positive and a smaller slope if negative


Is there a relationship between the sign of the slope of a line and the angle the line makes with the x-axis?

Yes, there a relationship between the sign (positive or negative) of the slope of a line and the angle the line makes with the x-axisWhen a line slopes up from left to right, it has a positive slope. This means that a positive change in y is associated with a positive change in x. The steeper the slope the greater the rate of change in y in relation to the change in x.When a line slopes down from left to right, it has a negative slope. This means that a negative change in y is associated with a positive change in x.


What equation has a steeper line?

For a positive number, as the slope(y=mx+b where m is the slope) gets greater in value, the line gets steeper when plotted on a graph. For a negative number, as the slope(y=mx+b where m is the slope) gets greater in value, the line gets less steep when plotted on a graph.


Without graphing how can you tell which slope is steeper?

For a positive number, as the slope(y=mx+b where m is the slope) gets greater in value, the line gets steeper when plotted on a graph. For a negative number, as the slope(y=mx+b where m is the slope) gets greater in value, the line gets less steep when plotted on a graph.


Is a positive slope always steeper than a negative slope?

No, a positive slope is not always steeper than a negative slope. The steepness of a slope is determined by its absolute value, regardless of its sign. For example, a slope of +3 is steeper than a slope of -2, but a slope of +1 is less steep than a slope of -5. Thus, it depends on the specific values of the slopes being compared.


Is a negative slope steeper than a posotive slope?

In general, the steepness of a slope is determined by its absolute value, not the sign. A negative slope indicates a downward trend, while a positive slope indicates an upward trend. If both slopes have the same absolute value, they are equally steep, but a negative slope will visually appear to descend, while a positive slope will ascend. Thus, a steeper slope can be negative or positive, depending on its absolute value.


Is a slope of a line always positive?

No because the slope of a line can be positive or negative


Which is typically steeper a positive or negative slope?

There's absolutely no connection or correlation whatsoever between the steepness and the direction of a slope.


How does the numerical value of slope describe the slant and steepness of a line?

The numerical value of the slope indicates how steep a line is and the direction it slants. A positive slope means the line rises as it moves from left to right, while a negative slope indicates it falls. The greater the absolute value of the slope, the steeper the line; for example, a slope of 3 is steeper than a slope of 1. A slope of zero represents a horizontal line, while an undefined slope corresponds to a vertical line.


What are some negative integers between a positive one on the number line?

There are no negative integers between positive ones on the number line.


How does a graph line with a steeper slpoe compare to one with a shallower slope?

Above the x axis, a steeper slope means more positive and therefore a faster rate of change of y with respect to x. This rate increases as the slope goes more and more away from the x axis. Below the x axis a steeper slope means more negative and therefore a faster rate of change of y with respect to x in the negative side. This rate increases as the slope goes more and more away from the x axis. For a distance vs. time graph. A steep positive slope means higher velocity. A steeper negative slope means higher velocity in the direction opposite to motion (declaration in a way).


What are the properties of a slope?

The slope is the ratio of the vertical increase divided by the horizontal increase. The slope of a flat line is 0. The slope of a flatter line is smaller than the slope of a steeper line. A positive slop indicates that the line move up from left to right. A negative slope means that the line moves down from left to right.