Concept explainers
To choose: the correct term from the given list
Answer to Problem 1SGR
The correct term is slope.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The ratio of the vertical change to the horizontal change of a line
Calculation:
Slope of the line ( m ) passing through two points is ratio of the difference in y -coordinates to the corresponding difference in x -coordinates.
Hence, the ratio of the rise or the vertical change, to the run, or the horizontal change is called slope
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct term is slope.
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