Question

Use the slope formula to find the slope of the line that passes through (5, 4) and (2,8) write your answer as a simplified fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer 1

Answer:

The slope of the line is -4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A line passes through points (5, 4) and (2, 8)

To find:

the slope of the line using the slope formula

The slope formula is given as:

`\begin{gathered} $$m\text{ = }(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)$$ \\ \\ where\text{ m = slope} \end{gathered}`
`\begin{gathered} x_1=5,y_1=4,\text{ }x_2=2,y_2\text{ = 8} \\ \\ substitute\text{ the values into the formula:} \\ m\text{ = }\frac{8\text{ - 4}}{2-5} \\ \\ m\text{ = }(4)/(-3) \\ \\ m\text{ = -4/3} \end{gathered}`