Question

Use the formula m =

V2 - V1
X2 - X1
to calculate the slope of the
line.
The slope of the line is -1

Answer 1

`\displaystyle m=2`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `\displaystyle m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (2, 8)

Point (-6, -8)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [SF]:
   `\displaystyle m=(-8-8)/(-6-2)`
2. [Fraction] Subtract:
   `\displaystyle m=(-16)/(-8)`
3. [Fraction] Divide:
   `\displaystyle m=2`