Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (8, 2) and (9,3)? Write

your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Slope = 1

Explanation:

`(y_(2) -y_(1))/(x_(2) - x_(1))`

`(3-2)/(9-8)`

`(1)/(1)`

m = 1

slope = 1

Answer 2

`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

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (8, 2)

Point (9, 3)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(3-2)/(9-8)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(1)/(1)`
3. Divide:
   `m=1`