Find the slope

Question

(4,1) (12,8)

Answer 1

(4,1) (12,8) are two coordinates (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) on a line.

 

To fine the slope (m) of a straight line, use the formula:

 

m = (y₂-y₁₎/ (x₂-x₁₎

 

m = 8-1/12-4

 

m = 7/8