the simplest way to get the idea of slope is to think of?

Answer 1

... a dude walking on the line or curve, left to right.

Positive slope = climbing
Zero slope = level
Negative slope = descending

The bigger the slope (in absolute value), the steeper the climb or descent.

Answer 2

The simplest way is to think about a triangle, add legs to your line, it doesn't matter how long, just so they are connected. Then think of the coordinates if it was on a coordinate plan- a plane w/ x and y axis. Think about what are the two endpoints of the hypotenuse (the original line). Then use the slope equation. Subtract the y of 1 from the other and do the same thing for the x. Put the answer of the y on the numerator of a fraction and the x on the denominator. This is your slope- hope you understand.

Answer 3

Samantha,

You are going to thank me for this information.

I found a site that easily explains the SLOPE IDEA.

Before I give you the site, think of slope as a STEEP HILL.

A good slope sample is a rollercoaster fall.

The steeper the tracks become, the faster it runs down the track.

Now, go to:

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/ALGEBRA/AC1/indexAC1.htm

Guido

Answer 4

Like he said, rise over run

How much up for every one over.

If you go up 2 for every one you go over, the slope is 2.

If you go down 3 for every one you go over, the slope is -3.

If you go up 1/2 for every one you go ove, the slope is 1/2.

Answer 5

rise over run

think....

How far is it above the x axis and how far it is away from the y axis

Thats means rise over run

All you have to do is pick a point on line, any one, it doesn't matter. See how far away it is from the x and y and divide the x from y axis | you will always be right no matter what.

Answer 6

Rise divided by run.

(How far up or down over some distance forward or backward.)

Answer 7

rise over run!

Stairs on a staircase. Rise as you're running!