Slope from (2, 8) to (6, 4) – Negative Slope
The slope of the line through (2, 8) and (6, 4) is −1.
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- Enter x₁, y₁, x₂ and y₂ in the fields above.
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- Read your slope (m) and the full breakdown beneath it.
Find the negative slope of the line through (2, 8) and (6, 4), which equals −1.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you calculate slope from two points?
- The slope formula is m = (y₂ − y₁) / (x₂ − x₁). A positive slope means the line goes up from left to right.