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What does the term ‘slope’ mean?

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Answer:

noun

1.

a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

Explanation:

steepness

The slope of a line is a measure of its steepness. Mathematically, slope is calculated as "rise over run" (change in y divided by change in x)

step one: identify two points on the line

step two: select one to be (x1,y1) and the other to be (x2,y2)

step three: use the slope equation calulate slope

2x-3=8+7(+3)

2y-3(+3)=8x+7(+3)

2y=8x+10

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2y=8x+10

y=4x+5

Answer:

m=4

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