Finite Math Examples

Find the Slope (-8,4) , (8,6)
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Step 1
Slope is equal to the change in over the change in , or rise over run.
Step 2
The change in is equal to the difference in x-coordinates (also called run), and the change in is equal to the difference in y-coordinates (also called rise).
Step 3
Substitute in the values of and into the equation to find the slope.
Step 4
Simplify.
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Step 4.1
Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.
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Step 4.1.1
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 4.1.1.1
Rewrite as .
Step 4.1.1.2
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.1.3
Reorder terms.
Step 4.1.1.4
Factor out of .
Step 4.1.1.5
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 4.1.1.5.1
Factor out of .
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Factor out of .
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Factor out of .
Step 4.1.1.5.4
Cancel the common factor.
Step 4.1.1.5.5
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4.1.2
Add and .
Step 4.2
Simplify the denominator.
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Step 4.2.1
Multiply by .
Step 4.2.2
Add and .
Step 4.3
Multiply by .
Step 5