SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that passes through (0,2) and (4,4)

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Question 106005: Find the slope of the line that passes through (0,2) and (4,4)
Answer by alvinjohnburgos(11) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve the slope of the line containing the point (0,2) and (4,4) we have the slope formula:
m+=+%28y2+-+y1%29%2F%28x2+-+x1%29,
where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the points in that line:
m+=+%284+-+2%29+%2F+%284+-+0%29
m+=+2+%2F+4
m+=+1%2F2
Therefore, the slope of the line is 1/2.