Question

What is the slope of the line passing through (6,8) and (5.5)

Answer 1

the slope is 3

Explanation:

y2-y1/x2-x1

5-8/5-6

-3/-1

3

Answer 2

`m=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 (6, 8)

Point (5, 5)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(5-8)/(5-6)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-3)/(-1)`
3. Divide:
   `m=3`