The formula<span> for </span>slope<span> is sometimes referred to as "</span>rise over run<span>" because the fraction consists of the "rise" (the change in y, going up or down) divided by the "run" (the change in x, going from left to the right).</span><span>
How do you find slope rise over run?</span><span>
Find two points on the line.
Count the rise (How many units do you count up or down to get from one point to the next?)
Record this number as your numerator.
Count the run (How many units do you count left or right to get to the point?) <span> Simplify your fraction if possible.