Grade 8 Math · Expressions & Equations
Calculate slope from two points
Find the exact slope between the two points.
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What you’ll learn
Find the exact slope between the two points.
Key idea
Slope is change in y divided by change in x.
Worked example
Find the exact slope between the two points.
(-2, -6) and (1, 3)
- (3 - -6) / (1 - -2)
- 3
Answer: 3
Quick Check
Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.
(-2, -2) and (0, -6)
Student response: -2