In a linear (first-order) equation, it is the ratio of the change in y of a segment to the change in x of the same segment.
If the equation is in the form y = mx + b, m is the slope.
In a higher-order equation, the instantaneous slope is the slope of the tangent line intersecting a particular point along the curve.
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If you mean: y = 3.8x then the slope is 3.8 with no y intercept
If you mean y = 11x then the slope is 11
If you mean a slope of -5 and a point of (6, 3) then the equation is y = -5x+33
If you mean a slope of -2 passing through (5, 0) then the equation is y = -2x+10
If you mean a slope of 23 and a point of (0, 4) then the equation is y = 23x+4