Category:Definitions/Slope

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This category contains definitions related to Slope.
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Straight Line

Let $\LL$ be a straight line embedded in a Cartesian plane.

The slope of $\LL$ is defined as the tangent of the angle that $\LL$ makes with the $x$-axis.


Curve

Let $P$ be a point on a curve $\CC$ embedded in a Cartesian plane.

The slope of $\CC$ at $P$ is defined as the slope of the tangent to $\CC$ at $P$.