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Grade 8 math · E.4 · Slope

Slope from two points: fractions

Slope = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁). Write a whole number or a fraction in lowest terms.

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  1. Find the slope of the line through (−7, −1) and (9, −9).

    Answer: -1/2

  2. Find the slope of the line through (−1, −3) and (7, −7).

    Answer: -1/2

  3. Find the slope of the line through (−5, −2) and (3, −6).

    Answer: -1/2

Tip: Slope = (y₂ − y₁) ÷ (x₂ − x₁). Write a whole number or a fraction in lowest terms.

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