Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (8,4) & (3,1)

Answer 1

`m=(3)/(5)`

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, 4)

Point (3, 1)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(1-4)/(3-8)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-3)/(-5)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(3)/(5)`