Answer:
[tex]m=\frac{-1}{2}[/tex]
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Algebra I
- Slope Formula: [tex]m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Point (4, 6)
Point (0, 8)
Step 2: Find slope m
- Substitute: [tex]m=\frac{8-6}{0-4}[/tex]
- Subtract: [tex]m=\frac{2}{-4}[/tex]
- Simplify: [tex]m=\frac{-1}{2}[/tex]
