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2. when do i use the slope formula
3. how do i use the slope formula

2. when do i use the slope formula 3. how do i use the slope formula-example-1
User Frenus
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2. When needing to find the slope of a line, or the rate of change


I’m not sure if your asking for the rise/run formula or the y=mx+b formula, so I’ll explain both and u can write the one your talking about


if your talking about the y=mx+b formula then here is the answer for number 3:

3. You use the slope formula by putting the slope in place of the m (in rise/run form)


if your talking about the rise/run formula, then ignore the last answer and use this answer for number 3:

3. You use the slope formula by counting how many units on the y axis the line goes up and then use it as the rise in rise/run. And then count how many units on the x axis the line goes sideways and use it as the run in rise/run
User Joris Limonier
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2. When measuring the rate of change
3. You use the formula to solve for the slope when needed
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