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 102402 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License