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Calculate the slope of the line​

Calculate the slope of the line​-example-1
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Answer:


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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (2, 6)

Point (8, 4)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(4-6)/(8-2)
  2. Subtract:
    m=(-2)/(6)
  3. Divide:
    m=(-1)/(3)
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