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Definition--Slope Concepts--Delta x
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Algebra >> Linear Functions and Equations >> Slope

Definition--Slope Concepts--Delta x

Delta x

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Topic

Slope

Definition

Delta x is the change in the x-coordinate in a linear relationship.

Description

The term Delta x is fundamental to understanding slope as it represents the horizontal change in a line’s position. In real-world applications, Delta x can represent the distance traveled over time in physics and engineering contexts.

Delta X
For a plane taking off, the length of 
the runway is a maximum delta-x.

For a complete collection of terms related to Slope click on this link: Slope Collection.

Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.6
Grade Range 6 - 10
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Linear Functions and Equations
        • Slope
Copyright Year 2021
Keywords slope, definitions, glossary term