Question

A line passes through (-5,8) and 3,2) what is the slope of the line

-3/4

-4/3

3

1/3

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`
We have:

`(-5;\ 8)\to x_1=-5;\ y_1=8\\(3;\ 2)\to x_2=3;\ y_2=2`
Substitute:

`m=(2-8)/(3-(-5))=(-6)/(8)=-(3)/(4)`