Slope
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Pronunciation: SLOPE
Definition
the constant, m, in the linear equation for the slope-intercept form y = mx + b. The ratio of change in the vertical axis (y-axis) to each unit change in the horizontal axis (x-axis) in the form rise or ∆y/ run or ∆x
Example
The slope of the line that goes through the two points (-1,-3) and (1,1) is 2.