Slope Formula

The slope of a line measures the inclination of the line. By definition, it is the ratio of the
vertical change to the horizontal change (see figure below). The vertical change is
called the rise, and the horizontal change is called the run. Thus, the slope is the rise
over the run.

Forming the rise over the run in the above figure yields

The formula for slope of the straight line going through the points (x1, y1) and (x 2, y 2)
is given by: M=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

When the slope of the line is 0,we know that the line is horizontal and you know it's a
vertical line when the slope of a line is undefined.

Example:1

In the figure below, what is the slope of line passing through the two points?

A)

B) 1
 C)

D)

E) 2
Solution:
The slope formula yields The answer is (C)

Example : 2
Find the slope of a line passing through the points (2,4) and (3,7).
Solution:

Here,

Substitute the values in the formula, and simplify.

Ans : Slope of the given points (2, 4) and (3, 7) is (m) = 3.

Practice Question
1) The slope of the line in the graph is _______

A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Zero
D) Undefined
2) The slope of the line in the graph is _______

A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Zero
D) Undefined
3) Find the slope of the given points (9, 5) and (9, 2).
A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Zero
D) Undefined
4) Find the slope of the line shown.

A) 1
B) -1
C) 2
D) -2
5) What is the slope of the line in the graph?
A) 0
B) 1
C) Undefined
D) -1

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