Question

How do you find the run between two points? Can the rise be negative? Explain​

Answer 1

Explanation:

To find run between two points, you will use the x-values.

For example, (2,3) and (4,5).

Your equation for slope is m=
`(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

To find the run of these two numbers, you will subtract the second x value from the first x value.

Your answer would be 2 for the run.

It is possible for the rise to be negative if the y value of the point is greater in the first point than the second.

Example:

points (2,8) and (5,1)

1 - 8 would equal -7.