Calculate Slope: Finding the Rate Between Points (0,0) and (-8,2)

Question

What is the slope of a straight line that passes through the points (0,0),(8,2) (0,0),(-8,2) ?

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem, remember the formula to find the slope using two points

 

Now, we replace the given points in the calculation:

 (02)(0(8)=28=14 \frac{(0-2)}{(0-(-8)}=\frac{-2}{8}=-\frac{1}{4}

Answer

14 -\frac{1}{4}