Slope
Overview: You will learn how to find the answer to a y- slope intersect problem with little information to start with.
Slope is;
1. The tilt or inclination of a line
2. The ratio of vertical change to horizontal change
3. The change in y over the change in x
4. Rise over run
Slope is;
1. The tilt or inclination of a line
2. The ratio of vertical change to horizontal change
3. The change in y over the change in x
4. Rise over run
Step 5
Now that you have graphed the slope, well, that's your answer!
Now that you have graphed the slope, well, that's your answer!
Finding the Slope of a Line
Equation to Use:
The 2 and 1 under the y's and x's mean the first and second integers.
Step 1
Label what the integers are so you won't get confused in the future
Step 2:
Solve the equation.
Step 3: Write your answer- The slope of the line is -5/-2.
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