Slope of a Line given points (1, 6) and (4, -2)

Given Coordinates: x1 = 1  y1 = 6,  x2 = 4  y2 = -2
Slope Formula: m  =  
y2 − y1/x2 − x1

Substitute the given coordinates into the Slope Formula and Simplify:
m  =  
-2 − 6/4 − 1
m  =  
-8/3
m  =  –
8/3

Therefore, the Slope of a Line given points (1, 6) and (4, -2) is equal to  –
8/3

Note: As a decimal number,  –
8/3
  ≈ -2.6666666666667

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