Line slope calculator

Uses a Cartesian plane, not geographic coordinates. Slope requires two distinct points.

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Uses a Cartesian plane, not geographic coordinates. Slope requires two distinct points.

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Uses a Cartesian plane, not geographic coordinates. Slope requires two distinct points.

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Formula & assumptions

m = (y₂−y₁)/(x₂−x₁); b = y₁−mx₁

Uses a Cartesian plane, not geographic coordinates. Slope requires two distinct points.