How do you calulate the slope of a line using Rise/Run?

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amistre64 · Answer

measure how it rises in respect to how far it runs

anonymous · Answer

can you draw somethin out i dont quite comprehend.

amistre64 · Answer

the y axis is vertical; so we can measure rise

the x axis is horizontal; so we can measure run

(the change in y)/(change in x) = slope

amistre64 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

i really dont understand, i thought a slope was just 1 diagonal line?

amistre64 · Answer

nope, slope is the measure of how far a line leans

amistre64 · Answer

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jamesj · Answer

11 minutes that will change your life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4hUYnLGN7g

anonymous · Answer

going to watch the vid and hopeully ill understandd.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you, that helped.

jamesj · Answer

Glad it helped.

If you don't fully get it the first time, watch the video again.  All of us have had to review new concepts a few times to really get it.

anonymous · Answer

would you know how to find the density of the rise over run?