Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points ? (5, 6), (7, –2)

Answer 1

`m=-4`

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 (5, 6)

Point (7, -2)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute [SF]:
   `m=(-2-6)/(7-5)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-8)/(2)`
3. Divide:
   `m=-4`