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Definition--Slope Concepts--Negative Slope
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Algebra >> Linear Functions and Equations >> Slope

Definition--Slope Concepts--Negative Slope

Negative Slope

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Topic

Slope

Definition

Negative Slope indicates a decrease in value as x increases.

Description

The Negative Slope signifies that as one variable increases, the other decreases, often used in economics to depict inverse relationships. This term finds relevance in real-world scenarios like demand curves which slope downwards.

Negative Slope
A ski lift moving at a constant speed downward 
has an equation of motion with a negative slope.

For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6
Grade Range 6 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Linear Functions and Equations
        • Slope
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords slope, definitions, glossary term