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Find the slope determined by the following pair of points (0,8), (2, 4)​

User EAMann
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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

We use the slope formula,
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1), and substitute the points (0,8) and (2,4). This gives


(4-8)/(2-0)=(-4)/(2)=-2

as the slope.

User Saksham Varma
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Hello.

Since we have two points, and we are asked to find the slope of the line, let's use the slope formula:


\mathrm{m=\displaystyle(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)}

Where

m is the slope

y2 is the y-coordinate of the second point

y1 is the y-coordinate of the first point

x2 is the x-coordinate of the second point

x1 is the x-coordinate of the first point

In this case, m is unknown, y2 = 4, y1 = 8, x2=2, x1=0

Plug in the values:


\displaystyle(4-8)/(2-0)


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

Therefore, the slope is -2.

I hope it helps!

Have a nice day!


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User Prasad Chalasani
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