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Slope and Steepness

Slope and Steepness. RISE. RUN. Which hill would you rather walk up? Why?. RISE. Slope and Steepness. RUN. Slope = comparison of RISE to RUN = . RISE. RUN. 1.8 m. 1.2 m. 2.8 m. 2.8 m. Slope and Steepness. Slope is a measure of steepness. Slope compares RISE to RUN Slope =

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Slope and Steepness

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  1. Slope and Steepness RISE RUN Which hill would you rather walk up? Why?

  2. RISE Slope and Steepness RUN • Slope = comparison of RISE to RUN = RISE RUN 1.8 m 1.2 m 2.8 m 2.8 m

  3. Slope and Steepness • Slope is a measure of steepness. • Slope compares RISE to RUN • Slope = • Slope is the same thing as Rate of Change RISE RUN

  4. Consolidation • What is slope? • What does it mean if slope is a BIG #? • What will be the slope of an upward-pointing line that is almost flat? Complete Handout: #2

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