Question

Using the slope formula, find the slope of the line through the given points (8,0) and (2,-4)

Answer 1

m=2/3

Explanation:

the equation for slope (m) is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

here are the given points: (8,0) and (2,-4)

label the points

x1=8

y1=0

x2=2

y2=-4

substitute into the equation

m=(-4-0)/(2-8)

m=-4/-6

m=2/3

the slope is 2/3