Which of the following is the best definition of a slope of a line?
A) the rise divided by the run
B) the change in the rise divided by the change in the run
C) the run divided by the rise
D) the change in run divided by the change in the rise

Question

Which of the following is the best definition of a slope of a line?  
A) the rise divided by the run 
B) the change in the rise divided by the change in the run 
C) the run divided by the rise 
D) the change in run divided by the change in the rise

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a line represents the rate of change in the vertical direction (rise) with respect to the horizontal direction (run). It is calculated by dividing the change in vertical direction by the change in horizontal direction between any two points on the line. So, the correct definition of slope is "the change in the rise divided by the change in the run," which is option B. Option A is incorrect because it gives the slope as a fraction without considering the change between two points. Option C is the reciprocal of the slope and is incorrect. Option D is incorrect because it gives the inverse of the slope (i.e., the reciprocal).

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Slope