Slopes and Intercepts

In mathematics, lines in a coordinate system have steepness. The steepness of a line is called its slope or gradient. The vertical change is called the change in y (rise) and the horizontal change is called the change in x (run).

Read the explanation below to learn more about slopes and intercepts.

Slopes and Intercepts


Practice: Answer the following exercises about slopes and intercepts.

Slopes and Intercepts 1

Slopes and Intercepts 2

Slopes and Intercepts 3