Question

I need to know what a slope is and how to determine it.​

Answer 1

Key:

m = slope

(x₁, y₁) coordinates of the first, lower point.

(x₂, y₂) coordinates of the second, higher point.

Answer:

In simple terms, slope is how steep a line is.

You can determine slope by:

$\frac{rise}{run}$

Here is the full formula for slope:

$m = \frac{y_{2} - y_{1}}{x_{2} - x_1}$

I've created a little explanatory example below. Please let me now if you have any further questions. I am more than happy to assist you!

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