Question

A(5,8) and B(-3,4) the slope of the line is

Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

suppose,

(x₁,y₁) = (5,8)

(x₂,y₂) = (-3,4)

slope = m

Δy =y₂-y₁ =-4 -8= -4

Δx =x₂-x₁ = 3 -5= -8

we know,

m =rise/run = Δy /Δx = -4/-8 = 1/2

Answer 2

The slope is .5