Slope. – a measure – of the steepness of a line – on a graph.

• Slope–a measure –of the steepness of a line–on a graph

•physical object slope

• Roads– slight slope from the center to prevent water from

accumulating

• House pipes – must have just enough slope to thoroughly drain

• Sewer pipes – have enough slope to keep solids moving down the line

• driveways– enough slope to carry rainwater away from a

• bathtubs– enough slope to thoroughly drain bathwater

Other examples

- handicap ramps- roofs- down hill cycling- snowboarding - roller coasters- skate ramps

• rate of change

slope – change

• stocks over time

• co2 in the atmosphere over time

• savings

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