Slope between Two Points
Find rise divided by run and identify vertical lines.
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Slope
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Formula
Use m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁) for points (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂). m is slope. The points must differ; equal horizontal coordinates produce a vertical line with undefined slope.
Find rise divided by run and identify vertical lines.
Worked example
- First x
- 0
- First y
- 0
- Second x
- 6
- Second y
- 8
- Slope
- 1.33333333333
- Rise
- 8
- Run
- 6
Scope and limitations
Use consistent units. The result follows the assumptions you enter.
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