SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line containing the two following points (3/8,-2) and (-1/4,-1/4) My answer was 56/20 or 14/5 and I do not think it is right. -1/4--8/4 + + ---------

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Question 414105: Find the slope of the line containing the two following points (3/8,-2) and (-1/4,-1/4) My answer was 56/20 or 14/5 and I do not think it is right.
-1/4--8/4
+ +
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-2/8 + -3/8
then divide
and I got 14/5
I think the fraction are getting me
I know m= y sub 2 - y sub 1
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x sub 2 - x sub 1
and y = mx+b
Help would be appreciated! This is the only one I am having trouble on.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

Find the slope of the line containing the two following points

( 3/8, -8/4)  and 

(-1/4, -1/4)  +m+=+%28-7%2F4%29%2F%285%2F8%29+=+%28-14%29%2F5