The slope of the line (on a linear equation) is rise over run. Meaning how far apart vertically (up and down) two points on the graph are, divided by how many units apart they are horizontally (left to right).
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By using the equation of a straight line y = mx+b whereas m is the slope of the line and b is the y intercept
A line whose slope is not constant or not defined. A curved line, a discontinuous line, a vertical line are some examples.
In a graph
By using the straight line equation of y = mx+c whereas m is the slope and c is the y intercept
Points: )1, 1) and (3, 3) Slope: 1