A slope is the change in Y over the change in X. In other words, the incline or decline of a line.
In this case, the line suggested by these points has a slope of
(8+5), the change in Y
divided by
(-4+5), the change in X
13/1 = 13
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
hope that helps
OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
That gives you slope. To remember that it's "rise over run."
(-5-8)/(-4+3)...which would be 13/1...so that's up 13 units and to the right 1.
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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
What don't you understand about slope?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
which numbers go to what
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OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
OK
OpenStudy (anonymous):
thnks
OpenStudy (skullpatrol):
Do you want to learn about slope?
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