Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (8,4) & (3,1)

Answer 1

Answer:

$m=\frac{3}{5}$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula: $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (8, 4)

Point (3, 1)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:                    $m=\frac{1-4}{3-8}$
2. Subtract:                       $m=\frac{-3}{-5}$
3. Simplify:                        $m=\frac{3}{5}$