Find the slope of the line that passes through (8, 10) and (1, 4).

Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021

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Formula:

Slope (m) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 -x1)

Here, we have (8, 10) and (1, 4)

x1= 8 and y1 = 10

x2 = 1 and y2 = 4

m = (4-10)/(1-8)

= -6/-7

= 6/7

 

Thus, slope of the line is 6/7