Graph a Line Using Slope
Slope is rise over run. From a known point, use slope steps to generate more points.
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Concept
Slope m = rise/run.
Example: m = 3/2 through (1,1) From (1,1): - rise 3, run 2 -> (3,4) - rise 3, run 2 again -> (5,7) Draw a line through points.
If slope is negative, one direction goes up while the other goes left/right opposite. Example m=-2 means rise 2, run -1 (or down 2, run 1).
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Practice: Graph a Line Using Slope.