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Slope from general form
m = −a/b
Where: a = a, b = b, m = slope
Solved example
Given: a = 7, b = 5
Find: m (slope)
- Formula: m = -a/b
- Substitute the values: m = -7/5
- Result: m = -1.4
Answer: m = -1.4
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How to calculate Slope from general form
- Write down the formula: m = −a/b.
- Note the known values (a, b).
- Substitute them and simplify to find m.
- Use the calculator above to solve for any letter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Slope from general form?
The formula is m = −a/b, where a = a, b = b, m = slope.
What is Slope from general form when a = 7, b = 5?
m = -1.4. Substitute the values into m = −a/b and simplify.