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Slope is easy. Just remember rise over run or change in y over change in x.
Pick two points on the line: (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)
The slope of the line is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
How to find the slope if you are given two points:
The equation for the slope of a line is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). For example, if you have the points (4,8) and (7,6), the slope is (6-8)/(7-4), which is (-2)/3, which is -2/3. You can switch the x's and y's in the equation and get the same result, so you can rewrite the equation as (y1-y2)/(x1-x2). Using the points (4,8) and (7,6), the slope is (8-6)/(4-7), which is (2)/(-3), which is also -2/3.
If you end up with 0 on the bottom (such as 4/0), the slope is undefined (since the line goes straight up and down.)
How to find slope if you are given the equation of a line in slope-intercept form:
See the related question below, "How_do_you_find_the_slope_of_an_equation".
How to find slope if you are given the equation of a line in point-slope form:
See the related question below, "How_do_you_find_the_slope_of_an_equation".
How to find the slope if you are given the equation of a line in standard form:
See the related question below, "How_do_you_find_the_slope_of_an_equation".
How to find slope if you are given the graph of a line:
See the related question below, "How_do_you_find_slope_on_a_graph".
How to find the slope of a parallel or perpendicular line:
The slope of a line parallel to a line with at given slope is the same as the line with the given slope. For example, the slope of a line parallel to a line with a slope of 3/2 is 3/2, and the slope of a line parallel to a line with a slope of -5 is -5.
The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with a given slope is the negative reciprocal of the slope if the given line. Flip the bottom and top of the fraction, and then change the sign. For example, the slope of a line perpendicular to a line with a slope of 5/4 is -4/5. The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with a slope of 5 is -1/5. The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with a slope of -3/2 is 2/3.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoa few ways, it is the change in y/change in x,
in a line equation y=mx+b slope =m (y=5x+7) slope =5
to see the change in y over x for this example try
x=1
(5)*1+7=y=12
x=2
5*2+7=17
change in y=5
change in x=1
slope=5
* * * * *
More generally, if y = f(x) is a [locally] differentiable function, its slope at x = x0 is
dy/dx evaluated at x0.
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∙ 13y agoJust below the hills.
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Where can you find the sand slopes in Pokemon Ruby?
The desert.
How do you find the slope at one point?
To find the slope, you must have at least two points, not one. You cannot find the slope at one point, because coordinate points do not have slopes - lines have slopes.
Where on an island would you find steep slopes?
on tall mountains
Where can one find information on slopes?
Looking for information on slopes can be found at Math Warehouse, Purple Math available on the internet. These websites are dedicated to maths and give very specific information like slopes.
How do you find a slope of a equation?
Two parallel lines have equal slopes.
What did the mathematician do to practice over winter break?
What did the mathematician do to practice over winter break? HIT THE SLOPES
How do you find the slope of a parallel equation?
Two parallel lines have equal slopes.
Why do you not find humus on slopes?
Because true afficionados are careful to finish their felafels before the hike.
Perpendicular lines that have slopes which are negative are called?
It took me forever to find this answer, but the answer is "Reciprocals" Good Luck!
If two lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other then they are if they have slopes that are the same then they are?
negative reciprocal slopes ---> the lines are perpendicular equal slopes ---> the lines are parallel
What is the use of slopes?
it is used to find the equation of lines and it is used to find the basic formula for finding angles in triangle, orthocentre, alititudes.etc
What are precipitous slopes?
Slopes that are dangerously high and/or steep.
