Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (4, 2) and (1, 6).

Answer 1

`m=(-4)/(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=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (4, 2)

Point (1, 6)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(6-2)/(1-4)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(4)/(-3)`
3. Rewrite:
   `m=(-4)/(3)`