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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4,8) and (8,6)? Write your answer in simplest form.

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4,8) and (8,6)? Write-example-1
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Answer:

y=-1/2x=10

Explanation:

First: Find the slope for the two points (4,8) and (8,6).

Slope = m = Change in Y / Change in X

= (8-6)/(4-8) = 2/(-4) = -1/2

We use the point slope form to find the equation.

y-y₁ = m(x-x₁)

y-8=-1/2(x-4)

y-8=-1/2x+2

y=-1/2x=10

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