Question

If the equation y=my-6 represents a line that passes through the point (-8,5) determine the slope

Answer 1

the slope is m = -11/8

Explanation:

Start with y = mx - 6. Substitute -8 for x and 5 for y:

5 = m(-8) - 6, or

11 = -8m

Then the slope is m = -11/8