Definition Of Run

Run is the horizontal distance between the two points on the graph.

More About Run

The ratio of "rise" to the "run" finds the steepness or slope of the line
Slope = rise / run

   

From the above graph, run = 1 and rise = 4. So, slope = 4/1= 4

Video Examples: Slope ( RISE OVER RUN )

Solved Example on Run

Ques: Identify the run from the slope 3/5

Choices:

A. 5
B. 3
C. 8
D. 2
Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: Slope = rise/run [Formula for finding the slope.] 
Step 2: Slope = rise/run = 3/5 [Given.] 
Step 3: So, run is 5

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