Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-8,-1)

Answer 1

1/4 is the slope


Explanation:


You would use the slope formula

y2-y1/x2-x1

-2-(-1)/-12-(-8)
-1/-4
1/4

Answer 2

Answer:

$m=\frac{1}{4}$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-8, -1)

Point (-12, -2)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:                    $m=\frac{-2+1}{-12+8}$
2. Add:                              $m=\frac{-1}{-4}$
3. Divide:                          $m=\frac{1}{4}$