How do you find the slope of a line? Algebra Forms of Linear Equations Equations of Parallel Lines 1 Answer Wataru Nov 2, 2014 Choose any two distinct points #(x_1,y_1)# and #(x_2,y_2)# on the line then use the slope formula below to find the slope #m#. #m={y_2-y_1}/{x_2-x_1}#. I hope that this was helpful. Answer link Related questions Are two lines with the same slope and y intercept considered to be parallel? Why does slope tell you if two lines are parallel? How do you write an equation of a line that is parallel to another? How do you know if two lines are parallel? How do you find the slope of #2x+8y=9#? How do you write a line parallel to #y=-3/5x+2# and goes through point (0,-2)? How do you write a line parallel to #x=-5# and goes through point (1,-2)? What is the slope of the line that is parallel to #y=-4.75#? How do you write an equation of a line that is parallel to #y+3x=7# and passes through point #(7,2)#? What is the slope of a line parallel to the line x = ? See all questions in Equations of Parallel Lines Impact of this question 88494 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License