Slope from angle of inclination (Slope is tangent of the angle the line makes with the positive x-axis.)

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Slope is tangent of the angle the line makes with the positive x-axis.

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
mSlope
θAngle of inclination, measured from +x axis

When to use this

θ ≠ 90° for finite slope (vertical line).