Question

Find an equation for the line that passes through point (-3,4) and (5,-4)
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Answer 1

-1

Explanation:

SLOPE FORMULA:

`\displaystyle \mathsf{(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(rise)/(run)  }}`

Y₂=(-4)

Y₁=4

X₂=5

X₁=(-3)

Solve.

`\displaystyle \mathsf{((-4)-4)/(5-(-3))=((-4)-4)/(5+3)=(-8)/(8)=\boxed{\mathsf{\rightarrow-1}}   }}`

The slope is -1.