If you are given the coordinates of 2 points, subtract the y coordinates and then the x coordinates and write as a ration. (y1-y2)/(x1-x2)

Given an equation if it is put into the form of y=mx+b where m and b are numbers, then the m is the slope

In Algebra terms:

If points (X1,Y1) and (X2,Y2) are on a line, the slope is

(Y2-Y1) / (X2-X1).

ie.)

Given points (3,4) and (5,8) the slope is 2.

(8-4) / (5-3) => 2

if given two points; (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) (note: either point can be 1 or 2); simple compute

(y2-y1) / (x2-x1)

if you are given an equation like 2y = 3x + 8

put it into the standard point intercept format of

y = mx + b where m becomes the slope and

b becomes the y-intercept

for example it becomes y = (3/2)x + 4

so; slope is 3/2 and y-intercept is 4

Note: y-intercept is where line crosses the y-axis (vertical axis)!

Just remember there are some slopes that are for more experienced skiers.

its y2-y1/x2-x1 aka 4-3/2-1