2006-09-11 09:49:25 · 6 answers · asked by Nick P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Slope is defined as increase in Y for a unit of change in X
M=(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
If the line is 45 degrees, as you move toward the right (for example) 1 unit, the line will increase by 1 vertically. That makes it slope of 1.
2006-09-11 09:59:52 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
m (slope) is 1 because your going up 1 and over 1 each time to make it a 45 degree angle I hope this helped!
2006-09-11 16:54:48 · answer #2 · answered by SweetiePie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The slope is 1.
A previous responder has provided a link to an excellent site for a more involved explanation.
2006-09-11 16:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kentucky_Hillbilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slope is 1, can also be said
m = 1
m is the symbol for slope
2006-09-11 16:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by G1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slope = tan45 = 1
2006-09-11 16:50:56 · answer #5 · answered by bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your forehead.
2006-09-11 16:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Brite Tiger 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋