Linear Equations
New Zealand
Level 7 - NCEA Level 2
Gradient of Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Interactive practice questions
Which of the following statements is correct for vertical lines?
A vertical line's gradient is very large because it is so steep
A
A vertical line has a gradient that is undefined because, when calculating the gradient using the formula $\frac{\text{rise }}{\text{run }}$rise run , the run is $0$0 and it is not possible to divide a number by $0$0
B
A vertical line's gradient is equal to $0$0 because when calculating the gradient using the formula $\frac{\text{rise }}{\text{run }}$rise run , the run is $0$0
C
Easy
< 1min
Which of the following are true if the slope of a line is zero?
Easy
< 1min
What does it mean if the slope of a line is undefined? Select the two correct options.
Easy
< 1min
Find the gradient of the line.
Easy
< 1min
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