Slope Calculator

Understanding Slope

The slope of a line characterizes the direction and steepness of the line. It is often denoted by the letter m. The slope is calculated as the "rise over run", or the change in y divided by the change in x between any two distinct points on the line.

The Formula

$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

Where:

• $(x_1, y_1)$ are the coordinates of the first point.
• $(x_2, y_2)$ are the coordinates of the second point.

Interpretation

• Positive Slope: The line goes up from left to right.
• Negative Slope: The line goes down from left to right.
• Zero Slope: The line is horizontal.
• Undefined Slope: The line is vertical.