How do you calculate a gradient?

Year 10 Maths

Gradient =

Rise

Run

Rise: 6

​

Run: 3

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Gradient = Rise = 6 = 2

Run 3

Rise: 6

Run: 3

Gradient =

Rise

Run

Rise: -6

​

Run: 2

​

Gradient = Rise = -6 = -3

Run 2

Rise: -6

Run: 2

Note: The line is sloping down. This means the rise is negative so the gradient will be negative.