Question

what is the slope of the line that passes through the points (8,7) and (4,5)? Write your answer in simplest form

Answer 1

For any two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)

`\text{slope =}(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`
`\Rightarrow\text{slope=}(7-5)/(8-4)=(2)/(4)=(1)/(2)`