Can I get the formula needed to solve this problem?

Find the slope of a line parallel to the line through the given points.

A (3, 8), B(-2, 5)

Question

Can I get the formula needed to solve this problem?

Find the slope of a line parallel to the line through the given points.

A (3, 8), B(-2, 5)

helder_edwin · Answer

the formula of the slope is
$$ \large \frac{y_0-y_1}{x_0-x_1} $$

amistre64 · Answer

to avoid mixing up the values i just stack the points and subtract

amistre64 · Answer

A (3, 8)
- B(-2, 5)
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       5 , 3 ; stack y/x for the slope ... 3/5

amistre64 · Answer

use that in the slope point formula to define the eqation with

$$y-y_0=m(x-x_0)$$
where m is the slope and (x0,y0) is either point

anonymous · Answer

Would it be 0.6? Or 3/5

amistre64 · Answer

those are the same value arent they?   and for some reason i read the question as finding an equation ... lol

amistre64 · Answer

lets say 2 feet = 24inches

is it right to say something measures 2 feet?  or, 24 inches?

anonymous · Answer

Well, I'm simply wondering if the answer was correct, to make sure I understand how the formula works.

amistre64 · Answer

oh, then yes; it can be written as either .6 or 3/5 then ... depends on whos grading it maybe

anonymous · Answer

Alright, thanks guys!