Average Rate of Change Calculator

Calculates the average rate of change between two points on a function's graph, which represents the slope of the secant line connecting those points. Users input two distinct ordered pairs—a starting point (x1, y1) and an ending point (x2, y2)—and the tool uses these values to compute the resulting average rate of change using the standard formula: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). The output provides a numerical value representing the overall slope over the specified interval. Students studying pre-calculus or calculus use this calculator to solidify their understanding of linear rates and slopes before moving on to derivatives. Educators can assign it as an interactive way to review function analysis, while independent learners rely on it for quick verification of manual calculations involving coordinate geometry.