Question

draw a line representing the
ise\ and a line representing the
un\ of the line. state the slope of the line in simplest form. click twice to plot each segment. click a segment to delete it.

Explanation:

Step1: Select two points on the line

Let's take two points, say (- 8,-2) and (8,-8).

Step2: Calculate the rise

The rise is the change in the y - values. $y_2 - y_1=-8-(-2)=-8 + 2=-6$.

Step3: Calculate the run

The run is the change in the x - values. $x_2 - x_1=8-(-8)=8 + 8 = 16$.

Step4: Calculate the slope

The slope $m=\frac{\text{rise}}{\text{run}}=\frac{-6}{16}=-\frac{3}{8}$.

Answer:

The slope of the line is $-\frac{3}{8}$