In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line is a number that describes both the direction and the steepness of the line. ... Slope is calculated by finding the ratio of the "vertical change" to the "horizontal change" between (any) two distinct points on a line.
The picture cannot be dilated to fit the frame. This is because one side of the picture is already 6-inches. So, therefore you cannot dilate the picture to fit the frame.