Slope

In mathematics, a slope refers to the measure of how steep a line is. It is commonly used in the context of a straight line on a graph, and it indicates the rate at which one variable changes in relation to another. The slope of a line can be positive, negative, zero, or undefined.

For a straight line, the slope (often denoted by the letter "m") is calculated as the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between any two points on the line. ​​

If the slope is positive, it means the line is rising as you move from left to right on the graph. If it's negative, the line is falling. A slope of zero indicates a horizontal line, and an undefined slope occurs for vertical lines.

Slope is a fundamental concept in algebra and geometry and is widely used in various fields, including physics, engineering, and economics.

 

 

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