2. (4,8) and (5, 12) what’s the slope
Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given:
( 4, 8) ( 5, -12)
x1= 4
x2 = 5
y1= 8
y2 = -12
Determine the slope.
Formula for the slope of the line:
m = change in y/ change in x
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (-12 - 8))/(5 - 4)
m = (- 18/ 1)
m = -18
Final answer:
The slope of the line = -18