Slope of a Straight Line
Math
VR
Overview
The slope of a straight line is defined as the measure of steepness of a line. There are three methods of finding slope. 1. When the angle of inclination is given, slope m is calculated by using the formula: m= tanθ, 2. When rise and run are given , slope m is calculated by using the formula: m = rise/run, 3. When coordinates of any two points on a line are given, slope m is calculated by using the formula: m= (x2-x1)/(y2-y1).After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Find the slope of a line when the angle of inclination is given.
- Find the slope of a line when the rise and run are given.
- Find the slope of a line when coordinates of any two points on the line are given.