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Slope Between Two Points Formula

Calculates the slope of a line from two coordinate points.

Formula

m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

Discipline: Mathematics. Result unit: dimensionless.

Variables and units

  • m — Slope: Change in y divided by change in x
  • x₁ — First X Coordinate: X coordinate of the first point
  • y₁ — First Y Coordinate: Y coordinate of the first point
  • x₂ — Second X Coordinate: X coordinate of the second point
  • y₂ — Second Y Coordinate: Y coordinate of the second point