Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line that passes through 3,4 and 8,8

Solution

To find the slope of the line passing through the points (3,4)(3, 4) and (8,8)(8, 8), you can use the slope formula:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Where (x1,y1)=(3,4)(x_1, y_1) = (3, 4) and (x2,y2)=(8,8)(x_2, y_2) = (8, 8).

Substitute the values into the formula:

m=8483=45m = \frac{8 - 4}{8 - 3} = \frac{4}{5}

Thus, the slope of the line is 45\frac{4}{5}.

Would you like a detailed explanation of the slope formula or have any other questions on this?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you determine the equation of a line from two points?
  2. What does a slope of 45\frac{4}{5} represent graphically?
  3. How can you calculate the slope if one of the points is the origin?
  4. What is the slope of a vertical or horizontal line?
  5. How does the slope formula change if you're given the slope and one point?

Tip: The slope of a line is the ratio of the vertical change (rise) to the horizontal change (run) between two points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Concept of linear equations in two dimensions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10