SOLUTION: what is the slope of the line that contains the points (0,3) and (8,-3)

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Question 624117: what is the slope of the line that contains the points (0,3) and (8,-3)
Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
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Draw the graph with the following coordinates:

(0,3)
(8 -3)

From the graph:

the y-intercept is 3

the x-intercept is 4

Slope = rise/run = -3/4

The Slope is -3/4

The other way of finding the slope:

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = 3 - (-3) / 0 -8

Combine like terms:

3 - (-3) = 3 + 3 = 6
0 - 8 = -8

Therefore:

6/-8 = -3/4

The Slope is -3/4

The graph: y -3x/4 + 3


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