Slope Calculator
Calculate the slope (average rate of change) of a line between two points.
Point 1 (x₁, y₁)
Point 2 (x₂, y₂)
The Slope Formula
The slope m generally represents the steepness and direction of a line. It is calculated as "rise over run".
Equation
m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)
Interpreting Slope
- Positive Slope: Line goes up from left to right.
- Negative Slope: Line goes down from left to right.
- Zero Slope: Horizontal line (y = constant).
- Undefined Slope: Vertical line (x = constant).