Slope and Gradient Mastery

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the letter ______ is used for slope

m

Slope is calculated by finding the ratio of the ______ change to the ______ change

vertical, horizontal

Sometimes the ratio is expressed as a ______ ('rise over run')

quotient

The steepness, incline, or grade of a line is measured by the ______ value of the slope

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A slope with a ______ is decreasing

<p>negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Slope Calculation

  • The letter "m" is used to represent slope.
  • Slope is calculated by finding the ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change.
  • The ratio can also be expressed as a fraction ('rise over run').

Slope Interpretation

  • The steepness, incline, or grade of a line is measured by the value of the slope.
  • A slope with a negative value is decreasing.

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