SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that contains the point 8,-6 with a y-intercept of 4 The possible answers that where given are 4, 1/4, -5/4, -5/2 so it is one of these, I'm just not su

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Question 108597: Find the slope of the line that contains the point 8,-6 with a y-intercept of 4
The possible answers that where given are 4, 1/4, -5/4, -5/2 so it is one of these, I'm just not sure how to figure it.
My answer was 4, but I am not sure if it is correct.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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Y=mX+b WHERE m=SLOPE & b=Y INTERCEPT.
-6=8m+4
8m=-6-4
8m=-10
m=-10/8
m=-5/4 THIS IS THE SLOPE OF THIS LINE.