Rise over run is calculated by dividing the vertical change (rise) by the horizontal change (run) between two points on a line. This gives you the slope of the line.
Here's a breakdown:
- Rise: The vertical distance between two points. It's the difference in their y-coordinates.
- Run: The horizontal distance between the same two points. It's the difference in their x-coordinates.
Therefore, the formula is:
Slope = Rise / Run = (Change in Y) / (Change in X)
For example, if a line rises 3 units for every 5 units it runs horizontally, the slope is 3/5.
