Question

True or False ,. . The slope of a line will depend on which of the two points you choose to call (x1, y1) and which you choose to call (x2, y2) when calculating the slope.

Answer 1

False

lets say u have 2 sets of points (1,2) , (3,4)
now lets say (1,2) is (x1,y1) and (3,4) is (x2,y2)
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
slope = (4-2) / (3-1) = 2/2 = 1

now, lets say (1,2) is (x2,y2) and (3,4) is (x1,y1)
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
slope = (2 - 4) / (1 - 3) = -2/-2 = 1

in conclusion, the naming of the points will not effect the slope

Answer 2

False.

It does not matter which is the called the first point or the second point.

The second point can be called the (x₁, y₁) and the first point (x₂, y₂).