Question

What is the slope of the line graphed on the coordinate plane?

A graph with a line running through coordinates (0, 6) and coordinates (1, -2)

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Answer 1

`m=-8`

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 (0, 6)

Point (1, -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)/(1-0)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-8)/(1)`
3. Divide:
   `m=-8`