2. Slope of a Line
refers to the steepness and direction of a line
rise change in y (vertical)
Slope = run
= change in x (horizontal)
Ramp A Ramp B
6m 3m
12m
12m
2
3. rise change in y (vertical)
Slope = run
= change in x (horizontal)
m = y2 y1
Example: x2 x1
Find the slope of the line that passes through (3, 2) and (1, 5)
3