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Geometry 3-5 Slope. Slope (m)- the steepness of a line. Slope can also be called the “rate of change” Slope = =. Rise. Change in y. Change in x. Run. run. rise. Types of Slopes. Use the slope formula to determine the slope of JK through J (3, 1) and K (2, –1). Formula.
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Geometry 3-5 Slope • Slope(m)- the steepness of a line. • Slope can also be called the “rate of change” • Slope = = Rise Change in y Change in x Run run rise
Use the slope formula to determine the slope of JK through J(3, 1) and K(2, –1). Formula Slope = y2 – y1 x2 – x1
Use the slope formula to determine the slope of AB through A(-8, 1) and B(-2, 5).