Algebra & Equations

Line From Two Points

Slope-intercept form through two points.

Formula

Formula
y = m·x + c

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
m slope computed result result
c y-intercept computed result result

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Worked examples

Example 1
Givenx₁ = 1, y₁ = 2, x₂ = 3, y₂ = 8
Result
slope
3
intercept
-1
Example 2
Givenx₁ = 0, y₁ = 1, x₂ = 2, y₂ = 5
Result
slope
2
intercept
1