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see M is the varital and some people don't know that so there you go its sort of like 4Chan people go there to seek anwsers but never find any.

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Q: Why do they use m to represent the variable of a slope?
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Why m represent the slope?

slope can be represented by any variables, such that, the variable representing the slope is defined. by convention, mathematicians and mathematics books authors used and are using "m" as the variable for slope. (recommended to have further historical research on this matter)


What is slope and why is the letter m used to represent slope in formulas?

The slope of a graph is a measure of the rate at which it rises. It is measured as the "rise"/"run" which is the ratio of the increase in height for each unit move in the horizontal direction. The slope of a line going from bottom left to top right is positive. "M" stood for the Modulus of slope.


How do you find slope altitude?

If the slope of a line is m then the slope of an altitude to that line is -1/m.


What is the point-slope formula and how is it used?

Given a straight line with slope m and a point (p,q) on the line, the point-slope formula of the line is (y - q) = m(x - p) It is used to represent a straight line in the Cartesian plane. This allows techniques of algebra to be used in solving problems in geometry.


What is the algebraic expression for 58 less than a number?

In this case, you'll have to use a variable. Variables are basically a symbol which stands for a number. Let's use the variable "m". You're searching for 58 less than a number. That is basically just "word form" for a number, or a variable, minus 58. So if we use the variable "m", the expression will be m-58. Remember that you can use any variable you want.