Thursday, September 9, 2010

formula for slope


Let us learn about formula for slope


The formula used to find slope of the straight line going through the points (x1, y1) & (x 2, y 2) is given by:
M = y2 – Y1
X2 – X1
The subscripts refer to the 2 points.
(m=rise/run)
Parallel lines have equal slope. Perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes.
Slope (m) = Rise/ Run = 2/2 =1
The slope can be referred as the tangent of the angle the line makes with the x-axis or the derivative of a function.
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