Slope
by Amanda Roeder
1. Determining Slopes
1.1. Calculation Method: y2-y1 / x2-x1
1.2. Counting Method: Rise / Run
2. Definitions
2.1. Slope is a lines rate of change.
3. Differences between type of slopes
3.1. Horizontal Line= Zero
3.2. Vertical Line= Undefined
3.3. Straight Line going up= Positive Slope
3.4. Straight Line going down= Negative Slope
4. Try MeisterTask!
5. Formulas
5.1. Vertical change / Horizontal Change
5.2. Rise / Run
5.3. y2-y1 / x2-x1
6. Real Life Applications
6.1. Going sledding down a hill.
6.2. Going hiking
6.3. How much money you can get per hour