Question 388847:  find the slope, if it exists, of the line containing the pair of points. 
(4,7) and (8,-1) 
The slope m =. 
 Answer by stanbon(75887)      (Show Source): 
You can  put this solution on YOUR website! find the slope, if it exists, of the line containing the pair of points. 
(4,7) and (8,-1) 
The slope m = (-1-7)/(8-4) = -8/4 = -2 
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Cheers, 
Stan H. 
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