Slope (mathematics)
describes the steepness and directon of a line
In mathematics, the slope or gradient of a line is a number that says how steep a line is.[1][2] It is calculated by dividing the vertical change, which is called the rise, by the horizontal change, which is called the run, between two different points on the line.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IXL | Slope". IXL Learning. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kids Math: Slope". www.ducksters.com. Retrieved 2024-03-10.