Question

Find the slope of a line that goes through (4, 5) and (3,8).
m =

Answer 1

Answer:

use formula y2-y1/x2-x1

Step-by-step explanation:

=8-5/3-4

=3/-1

=-3

Answer 2

Answer:

-3/1

Step-by-step explanation:

(3,8)   4,5)

5-8 divided into    4-3

-3/1

Mark the point (3,8) on  the coordinate plan on graph paper. Then go 3 down,1 right, and you'll reach (4,5)      (from left to right, from 3,8 to 4,5)

3 down means  negative 3

1 right  means positive 1