Parallel to the x-axis. In order to understand the importance of the definition of slope one should understand how to interpret graphs and how to write an equation. Definition of slope-intercept form.
In order to understand the importance of the definition of slope one should understand how to interpret graphs and how to write an equation.
Understand what slope is and how to calculate slope when given a graph. Slope tells you how steep a line is or how much y increases as x increases. A zero slope line is a straight perfectly flat line running along the horizontal axis of a Cartesian plane. The steeper the hill the harder it is for you to keep yourself moving.