standard_description: Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.
problem_activity: Samantha found the slope of the line that passed through the points
$${(2, 6)}$$
and
$${(-4, 8)}$$
. Her work is shown below.
$${{8-6\over {2-(-4)}} = {2\over 2+4 }= {2\over 6} = {1\over3}}$$
Samantha made an error in her work. Describe the error and then find the correct slope of the line through the two given points.


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