Find: Rise Over Run

Front

What is the formula for calculating slope?

Back

Slope (m) = Rise / Run

Front

What does 'rise' refer to in the context of slope?

Back

Rise refers to the vertical change between two points on a line.

Front

What does 'run' refer to in the context of slope?

Back

Run refers to the horizontal change between two points on a line.

Front

If a line rises 4 units and runs 3 units, what is the slope?

Back

m = 4/3

Front

What is the slope of a horizontal line?

Back

The slope of a horizontal line is 0.

Front

What is the slope of a vertical line?

Back

The slope of a vertical line is undefined.

Front

How do you determine if a slope is positive or negative?

Back

A positive slope rises from left to right, while a negative slope falls from left to right.

Front

If a line goes down 3 units and runs 1 unit to the right, what is the slope?

Back

m = -3/1 = -3

Front

What is the slope of a line that runs 5 units to the right and rises 2 units?

Back

m = 2/5

Front

If a line has a slope of 1/3, what does this indicate about its steepness?

Back

A slope of 1/3 indicates a gentle incline.