The slope, m, of a linear equation can be found using the formula m = , where the x- and y-values come from two ordered pairs, and (x1, y1) and (x2, y2). what is an equivalent equation solved for y2? y2 = mx2 – x1 + y1 y2 = mx2 – x1 – y1 y2 = m(x2 – x1) + y1 y2 = m(x2 – x1) – y1