Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (4,8) and (8,6)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

y=-1/2x=10

Explanation:

First: Find the slope for the two points (4,8) and (8,6).

Slope = m = Change in Y / Change in X

= (8-6)/(4-8) = 2/(-4) = -1/2

We use the point slope form to find the equation.

y-y₁ = m(x-x₁)

y-8=-1/2(x-4)

y-8=-1/2x+2

y=-1/2x=10