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Algebra >> Linear Functions and Equations >> Slope

Definition--Slope Concepts--Gradient

Gradient

Gradient Image

Topic

Slope

Definition

Gradient represents the rate of change of a quantity.

Description

The Gradient measures how steep a line is, calculated by the ratio of the rise to run. This concept is significant in fields like physics and economics where gradients can represent relationships between variables.

Gradient
Gradient can be used to measure the 
changing speed of a roller coaster car.

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