SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line the contains the points (6,-8) and (-2,-4)

Algebra ->  Exponential-and-logarithmic-functions -> SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line the contains the points (6,-8) and (-2,-4)      Log On


   

Question 547517: Find the slope of the line the contains the points (6,-8) and (-2,-4)
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x1 y1 x2 y2
6 -8 -2 -4

slope m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
( -4 - -8 )/( -2 - 6 )
( 4 / -8 )
m= - 1/ 2