Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through -1,-3 and -9,7

Answer 1

m = -5/4

Explanation:

Going right from the point (-9,7) to the point (-1,-3), we see that x increases by 8 and y decreases by 10.

Thus, the slope of the line connecting these two points is

m = rise / run = -10/8, or -5/4.

Answer 2

m = -5/4

Explanation:

Going right from the point (-9,7) to the point (-1,-3), we see that x increases by 8 and y decreases by 10.

Thus, the slope of the line connecting these two points is

m = rise / run = -10/8, or -5/4.