Question

What is the slope of the linear that contains the points (-2,5) and (6,-4)

A.1
B.8
C.-1
D.-8

Answer 1

slope = -9/8

Explanation:

slope = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

slope = (-4-5)/(6--2)

slope = (-9)/(6+2)

slope = -9/8