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Slope & Line Equation Calculator

Calculate the slope, angle of inclination, and full y = mx + b line equation between two coordinate points.

Slope (m = Δy / Δx)
1.3333
Slope-Intercept Form
y = 1.33x + 0.33
Angle of Inclination
53.13°
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Calculation Guide & Reference

Slope, Line Equation & Angle of Inclination Mathematics

Slope calculator computes the slope, angle of inclination, and full y = mx + b line equation between two coordinate points.

Standardized Mathematical Formula
m = (y₂ − y₁) / (x₂ − x₁) | y = mx + b

Slope measures the rate of vertical change per unit of horizontal change between two points. Once the slope is known, the y-intercept b is found by substituting either point back into the line equation.

Variables:
m:Slope — rise over run
b:Y-intercept — where the line crosses the y-axis
(x₁,y₁), (x₂,y₂):The two known points on the line
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
  • 1Enter the coordinates of two points, (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).
  • 2View the slope m, y-intercept b, full line equation y = mx + b, and the line's angle of inclination.
Real-World Numerical Example
Line Through (2, 3) and (8, 11)

Find the line equation through the points (2, 3) and (8, 11).

•Slope: m = (11 − 3) ÷ (8 − 2) = 8 ÷ 6 = 1.333.
•Y-intercept: b = 3 − (1.333 × 2) = 3 − 2.667 = 0.333.
•Angle: atan2(8, 6) ≈ 53.13°.
Result: The line equation is y = 1.333x + 0.333, at an inclination angle of about 53.13°.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

A negative slope means the line falls as it moves left to right — y decreases as x increases. A positive slope rises left to right, and a slope of zero is a perfectly horizontal line.

First calculate the slope m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁), then substitute one known point and the slope into y = mx + b and solve for b: b = y − mx.

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