Question

What is the slope of a line that contains the points (-4,-8) and (2,-2)

Answer 1

Answer:

1

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope is given by

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

   = ( -2 - -8)/( 2 - -4)

   =( -2+8) / (2+4)

   =6/6

   =1

Answer 2

Answer:

$\displaystyle m = 1$

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

• Coordinates (x, y)
• Slope Formula: $\displaystyle m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (-4, -8)

Point (2, -2)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:                                                              $\displaystyle m = \frac{-2--8}{2--4}$
2. [Fraction] Subtract:                                                                                           $\displaystyle m = \frac{6}{6}$
3. [Fraction] Divide:                                                                                               $\displaystyle m = 1$