Question

What is the slope of a line through (3,6) and (4,2)

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 (3, 6)

Point (4, 2)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m.

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