We can find the slope when given a graph by selecting one point and counting how many spaces up or down (rise/vertical) and then how may spaces left or right (run/horizontal) until we reach the second point. 

Count from left to right like you read a book!

Slope or rate of change, denoted by m, is equal to:

Finding the Slope of a Line

• Slope can tell us how steep a line is!

• Each line can be assigned a value (a #) that tells us how steep the line is.

• Slope is written as a ratio (rise/run)

• Always make sure to simplify your answer!

Identifying Slope of a Line

• Slope can tell us the direction of the line!

• Refresh yourself of the 4 types of slope using the picture to the right:

Identifying Slope of a Line

• Slope can tell us the direction of the line!

• Refresh yourself of the 4 types of slope using the picture to the right: