Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through points (2, 8) and (1, 3)

Answer 1

Your slope would be 5

Explanation:

Since we know 2 points we'd use the formula

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

`X_(1) = 2`

`X_(2)=1`

`y_(1)=8`

`Y_(2)=3`

So your equation would be

`M=(3-8)/(1-2)`

Than you would subtract each of them leaving you with this:

`M=(-5)/(-1)`

When you divide the two negative numbers that would leave you with your slope, which is 5.

-5 ÷ -1 = 5

I hope this help.