Question

WHAT is the slope of the line that contains the points (-1, 8) and (5, -4)

A. -1/2
B. 1/2
C. -2
D. 2

Answer 1

The answer is 2

Explanation:

• The formula for the slope is y2-y1/ x2-x1
• so ( -1 ,8 ) (5, -4) 8- ( -4) ÷ 5- ( -4 ) = 2
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Answer 2

First point = (x1, y1) = (-1, 8)

Second point = (x2, y2) = (5, -4)

m = slope

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) .... is the slope formula

m = (-4 - 8)/(5 - (-1)) .... plug in the given values

m = (-4 - 8)/(5 + 1)

m = -12/6

m = -2

The slope is -2

Answer: Choice C