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What is the slope of a line?

Back

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness, calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points on the line.

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

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

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

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

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How do you calculate the slope of a line given two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

Back

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)