Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-3, -8) and (5, 6).

Answer 1

7/4

Explanation:

6- (-8) = 14

5- (-3) = 8

14/8 =7/4

Answer 2

7/4 or 7 over 4

Explanation:

slope formula: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

= (6 - (-8)) / (5 - (-3))

= (6 + 8) / (5 + 3)

= 14 / 8

=7 / 4