It explains the origin of the letter m in slope equations.

[mathdad]

Why is the letter m used to represent slope?

I would rather S for slope.

 

[Prove It]

Why is the letter m used to represent slope?

I would rather S for slope.

There's not really any reason, it's just that letters towards the end of the alphabet (x, y, z, w, etc) are usually used for variables while letters away from the end are usually used for parameters.

 

[MarkFL]

Why is the letter m used to represent slope?

I would rather S for slope.

Derivation of the "m" in the slope equation

 

[mathdad]

There's not really any reason, it's just that letters towards the end of the alphabet (x, y, z, w, etc) are usually used for variables while letters away from the end are usually used for parameters.

I did some research and found this link:

https://services.math.duke.edu/education/webfeats/Slope/Slopederiv.html

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Derivation of the "m" in the slope equation

Check this out:

https://services.math.duke.edu/education/webfeats/Slope/Slopederiv.html