SOLUTION: Hi! How do you find slope? I can't figure out anyway to do it. If you can help that would be great! Thanks.

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Question 49035: Hi!
How do you find slope?
I can't figure out anyway to do it.
If you can help that would be great!
Thanks.
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Slope is defined as %28y2+-+y1%29%2F%28x2+-+x1%29 with your two points being: (x1,y1) and (x2,y2)
Ex.) P(1,2) and P(2,4)
x1 = 1 and y1 = 2
x2 = 2 and y2 = 4
M = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (4 - 2)/(2 - 1) = 2/1 = 2
It does not matter which point is (x1,y1) as long as the x1 is paired with the y1.