Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (4,0) and (2,4)

Answer 1

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We are given 2 points that the line passes through, so we can find the slope of the line using this formula:

`\displaystyle(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

In this case, y₂=4, y₁=0, x₂=2, x₁=4

Now, plug in the values:

`\displaystyle(4-0)/(2-4)`

`\displaystyle(4)/(-2)`

Divide:

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Answer 2

slope = -2

Explanation:

Use the slope formula which is: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) (also referred to as "rise over run")

It doesn't matter which coordinate pair is x1 and y1 or x2 and y2.

To plug in the coordinates:

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

slope = -2