Slope

In mathematics, the slope or the gradient of a straight line (within a Cartesian coordinate system) is a measure for the "steepness" of the line relative to the horizontal axis.

Related Topics:
Mathematics - Straight line - Cartesian coordinate system - Measure

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With an understanding of algebra and geometry, one can calculate the slope of a straight line; with calculus, one can calculate the slope of the tangent to a curve at a point.

Related Topics:
Algebra - Geometry - Calculate - Calculus

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The concept of slope, and much of this article, applies directly to grades or gradients in geography and civil engineering.

Related Topics:
Concept - Grade - Gradient - Geography - Civil engineering

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