Given A(8,3), B(4,8), C(4,4) and D(8,-1) find the slope of AB

RBZ asked May 12, 2022

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RBZ asked May 12, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Slope:
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) when the given points are
(x_1,y_1) and
(x_2,y_2)

Plug in A(8,3) and B(4,8)

$=(8-3)/(4-8) \\=(5)/(-4)\\=-(5)/(4)$

Therefore, the slope of AB is
-(5)/(4) .

I hope this helps!

Leifericf answered May 17, 2022

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