Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.
(−8, 4) and (6, −5)
m =

Answer 1

Use the slope formula

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  `(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Plug in the appropriate cords into the formula.

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  `(-5-4)/(6-(-8))`
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  `(-9)/(14)`

The slope of the line is -9/14.