How do you determine slpope of a line?

Answer 1

To determine the slope of a line, you can use the formula ( m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} ), where ( (x_1, y_1) ) and ( (x_2, y_2) ) are two distinct points on the line. The slope ( m ) represents the change in the vertical direction (rise) divided by the change in the horizontal direction (run). A positive slope indicates the line rises as it moves from left to right, while a negative slope indicates it falls. For vertical lines, the slope is undefined, and for horizontal lines, the slope is zero.