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.

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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.

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

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Straight line: REDIRECT Line (geometry)...

Cartesian coordinate system: Cartesian means relating to the French mathematician and philosopher Descartes, who, among other things, worked to merge algebra and Euclidean geometry. This work was influential in the development of analytic geometry, calculus, and cartography....

Measure: Measure can mean:...

Slope related Images and Photos (experimental)

Slope with Olive Trees

On the Summit Slope of the Aiguille d'Argentiere

Skiers Coming Down Slope Below Chairlifts at Bittersweet Ski Resort Otsego USA

Cluster of Green Grapes Grow on a Lakeside Slope near Zurich