SLOPE. The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

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SLOPE

SLOPE

The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

SLOPE

The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

You can find slope from :- two coordinate points- a given linear equation- a given graph

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SLOPE

The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

You can find slope from :- two coordinate points- a given linear equation- a given graph

When a graph is given, find some intersection points and either count the slope or use the slope from 2 points formula.

SLOPE

The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

You can find slope from :- two coordinate points- a given linear equation- a given graph

When a graph is given, find some intersection points and either count the slope or use the slope from 2 points formula. If you count the slope remember up and right are positive moves, down and left are negative moves.

SLOPE

The slope ( m ) of a line is a measure of how steep or slanted the line is. Just think of the pitch of a roof or steepness of a hill.

You can find slope from :- two coordinate points- a given linear equation- a given graph

When a graph is given, find some intersection points and either count the slope or use the slope from 2 points formula. If you count the slope remember up and right are positive moves, down and left are negative moves.

Counting slope from a graph :

Counting slope from a graph :

1. Find a starting point

Counting slope from a graph :

1. Find a starting point2. Move up or down first to find change in y

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Counting slope from a graph :

1. Find a starting point2. Move up or down first to find change in y3. Move left or right to find change in x

+5

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Calculating slope from a graph :

Calculating slope from a graph :

1. Label your coordinate points

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