Question

What is the slope of a line containing (4,6) and (0,8)?

Answer 1

Slope is -1/2

Explanation:

y2 - y1/x2 - x1

8 - 6/0 - 4

2/-4

-1/2

Answer 2

`m=(-1)/(2)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (4, 6)

Point (0, 8)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(8-6)/(0-4)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(2)/(-4)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(-1)/(2)`