Question

Calculate the slope of the line​

Answer 1

Answer:

$m=\frac{-1}{3}$

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 (2, 6)

Point (8, 4)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:                   $m=\frac{4-6}{8-2}$
2. Subtract:                      $m=\frac{-2}{6}$
3. Divide:                         $m=\frac{-1}{3}$