Slope of a line
Solve slope of a line with your values and follow each calculation step.
Inputs
Use the units shown—
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Formula & explanation
m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁)
Variables & units
- First point · x₁
- Numeric value · minimum -1000000, maximum 1000000
- First point · y₁
- Numeric value · minimum -1000000, maximum 1000000
- Second point · x₂
- Numeric value · minimum -1000000, maximum 1000000
- Second point · y₂
- Numeric value · minimum -1000000, maximum 1000000
Worked example
From (1,2) to (5,10), slope = 8/4 = 2.
Assumptions
Use the same order of points in the numerator and denominator.
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