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the letter ______ is used for slope
the letter ______ is used for slope
m
Slope is calculated by finding the ratio of the ______ change to the ______ change
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')
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
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
A slope with a ______ is decreasing
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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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Description
Test your knowledge of slopes and gradients in this mathematics quiz! Explore the concept of slope and its significance in describing line direction and steepness. From understanding the equation of a straight line to calculating slope values, challenge yourself with a variety of questions in this quiz.
