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Slope, intercept, distance and midpoint from two points

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Slope Calculator: Slope, intercept, distance and midpoint from two points. Slope m = (y₂ − y₁)/(x₂ − x₁) · intercept b = y₁ − m·x₁.

Slope m

3

y = 3x − 1 · angle 71.6°

Δx2
Δy6
Distance6.325
Grade300.0% very steep

Parallel slope

3

Perpendicular slope

-0.333

Steps

  1. 1Δx = x₂ − x₁ = 3 − 1 = 2；Δy = y₂ − y₁ = 8 − 2 = 6
  2. 2m = Δy ÷ Δx = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
  3. 3Intercept: b = y₁ − m·x₁ = 2 − 3×1 = -1
  4. 4Angle = arctan(m) = 71.57°
  5. 5d = √(Δx² + Δy²) = 6.325

Slope quick reference

mAngleMeaning
00°Horizontal line
1/318.4°Gentle rise (wheelchair ramp ≤ 1/12)
145°45° diagonal
√3 ≈ 1.7360°Steep
undefined90°Vertical line

💡 Slope = rise/run = Δy/Δx. Positive rises left→right, negative falls. Grade % = slope × 100 — a 10% road grade rises 10m per 100m horizontal. Perpendicular slopes are negative reciprocals (m₁·m₂ = −1).

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Formula & How It Works

Line through two points

Slope m = (y₂ − y₁)/(x₂ − x₁) · intercept b = y₁ − m·x₁
Distance = √[(x₂−x₁)² + (y₂−y₁)²] · midpoint = average of coordinates
Vertical line (x₁ = x₂): slope undefined; horizontal: m = 0

FAQ

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Open the page and fill in the input fields — results update automatically. Slope, intercept, distance and midpoint from two points.
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Yes. All calculations use standard mathematical formulas and are verified for accuracy.
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Standard mathematical formulas. All logic verified. Last updated: 2025-07

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