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Slope is the steepness of a line. From my high school math days, I remember that slope equals rise over run. Think of the sloping line as the hypotenuse of a right triangle, and the base is sitting on the x-coordinate. Rise is the length of the vertical leg of the triangle, and run is the length of the horizontal leg. Do the division, rise divided by run, and you have a measure of the slope. You might have to pay careful attention to positives and negatives. If it's a straight line you don't have to worry about how long you make the base; the ratio (the answer to a division problem) will be the same.
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What is the definition of slope triangle?
A visual tool that helps you find the slope of a line.
Why is the slope equals to rise over run?
Because that's the definition of 'slope'.
What is the definition of rise and run in terms of math?
slope
What is the slope of the line that passes through the points -2 2 and -4 -2?
Use the definition of the slope, as (difference in y) / (difference in x).
What is the definition of a slope in mathematical terms?
The amount of change in y divided by the amount of change in x
