Slope Calculator
Calculate the slope of a line using points or rise over run. The slope formula is m = (y₂ - y₁) ÷ (x₂ - x₁) or rise ÷ run
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Understanding Slope
Basic Concepts
- Slope measures steepness of a line
- Formula: m = (y₂ - y₁) ÷ (x₂ - x₁)
- Also written as: rise ÷ run
- Positive slope: line goes up
- Negative slope: line goes down
Special Cases
- Horizontal line: slope = 0
- Vertical line: undefined slope
- 45° line: slope = 1 or -1
- Parallel lines: same slope
- Perpendicular lines: negative reciprocal slopes
Applications
- Construction and architecture
- Road and ramp design
- Data analysis and trends
- Physics and engineering
- Geography and topography