Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (2, 8) and (-1, 4)?

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{4}{3}$
• C. $\frac{-4}{3}$
• D. $\frac{-3}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{4}{3}$

Given: Points (2, 8) and (-1, 4)

We know that the slope of the line passing through the points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$.

So, slope of the line = $\frac{4-8}{-1-2}$
Slope of the line = $\frac{-4}{-3}$
Slope of the line = $\frac{4}{3}$