Algebra I calculation (5)

I believe the answer is:

slope

(Other definitions for slope that I've seen before include "See 28" , "Tilt with poles" , "Poles for gradient" , "Be inclined" , "A rise, possibly" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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