Question

Find the slope of the line that contains the points named. R(0, 4), S(5, 0)

Answer 1

slope = (0 - 4) / (5-0) = -4/5

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Answer 2

The slope of the line that contains the points R(0, 4) , S(5, 0) is
`m = (-4)/(5)` .

Explanation:

Formula

The slope of the line is defined as

`m = (y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))`

As given in the question

The line contains the points R(0, 4), S(5, 0) .

`x_(1)=0`

`y_(1)=4`

`x_(2)=5`

`y_(2)=0`

Put all the points in the formula

`m = (0-4)/(5-0)`

`m = (-4)/(5)`

Therefore the slope of the line that contains the points R(0, 4) , S(5, 0) is
`m = (-4)/(5)` .