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Formulae (5)

y = mx + b

Equation of a straight line.

y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Line through a point with a given slope.

m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Steepness of a straight line.

f'(c) = \frac{f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}

Guarantees a point where the tangent equals the average slope.

\text{gradient} = \frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}} \times 100\%

Steepness of terrain as a percentage.