Find the slope of a line whose inclination is
(i) 30°
(ii) 120°
(iii) 135°
(iv) 90°
We know that the slope of a given line is given by
Slope = Where
angle of inclination
(i) Given that θ = 30°
Slope = tan(30°) =
(ii) Given that θ = 120°
Slope = tan(120°) = tan(90°+30°) = -cot(30°) =
(iii) Given that θ = 135°
Slope = tan(135°) = tan(90°+45°) = -cot(45°)
(iv) Given that θ = 90°
Slope = tan(90°) = ∞