Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4,8) and (2,12)? (2,12)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Slope of the line is -2.

Explanation:

• Step 1: Given points are (4,8) and (2,12)
• Step 2: Calculate slope of the line, m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

⇒ m = (12 - 8)/(2 - 4) = 4/-2 = -2