Math help

[Bulldog]

Could someone please help me prove, that the slope in a straight line is

m = (y1-y2)/(x1-x2)

using the pythagorean method? I get a feeling that it's really simple but I'm feeling stupid today.

Thanks!

[Doomgaze]

It's been a long time since I've been in Geometry, so I don't really remember how to do proofs.

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a = y2-y1
b = x2-x1

m = rise/run (this step is lacking, i know)

m = a/b
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

[Kilika]

if you remind me what the pythagorean method is again, i might be able to help you! Feels stupid. :shame:

[Doomgaze]

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

[Baloki]

I don't do peoples maths homework, I have enough of my own.

[Az Lionheart]

pithagorus is really easy

[Bulldog]

It's not my homework, but thanks for your help anyway. Not.

[Baloki]

It's not my homework, but thanks for your help anyway. Not.

Then why do you bother asking?

If your that desperate goto: http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2 and explore there.

Wait I need something to make this post complete, I know

NOT

[-N-]

Speaking of which, will there be a School forum thing again?

[crono_logical]

I dunno, ask in Feedback

[Leeza]

Baloki, your attitude in your response was very unnecessary. Does it say anywhere that this is <i>just</i> a Homework Forum? No. It is the Help Forum. If you can't help...just don't post. That's what I do.

EDIT: Why was this thread moved into Feedback? *moves*

[Doomgaze]

SO WAS I RIGHT OR WHAT?

[Bulldog]

If I figure it out, I'll let ya know.