Calculate the slope of the line that passes through (8,5) and (6,2)

Alec Sibilia asked Dec 12, 2023

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Alec Sibilia asked Dec 12, 2023

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To find the slope we need two points and the formula

where (x2,y2) is a right point from (x1,y1) so x2>x1

now replacing

$\begin{gathered} m=(5-2)/(8-6) \\ \\ m=(3)/(2) \end{gathered}$

the slope is 3/2

Tim Andrews answered Dec 18, 2023

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