How Is Slope Calculated?
Definition Mathematically, slope is usually defined as the change in the dependent variable with the change respect to the independent variable. This is depicted in introductory algebra as the change in “y” divided by the change in “x” in the equation of a line. People who use slope as part of their daily activities simplify the definition to “rise over run,” or the vertical measurement divided by the horizontal measurement. Application Slope, which is sometimes called “pitch,” is commonly used in construction. One method used to calculate the slope of a roof, for example, is to measure one foot horizontally from a fixed point using a level and then measure the vertical distance from the level to the roof surface. The vertical distance is then divided by the one-foot horizontal distance to determine the slope of the roof. Similarly, the slope of a set of stairs can be calculated by dividing the total height of the staircase by the total horizontal difference at the base. Algebra The de
