Slope Formula

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

Description

Calculates the slope of a line between two points.

Variables

Symbol	Meaning
`m`	Slope
`(x_1, y_1)`	First point
`(x_2, y_2)`	Second point

Example

Problem

Find slope between (2,3) and (5,9)

Solution

m = (9-3)/(5-2) = 2

Real-World Applications

Linear regression
Rate of change
Engineering