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

• $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Plug in the appropriate cords into the formula.

• $\frac{-5-4}{6-(-8)}$
• $\frac{-9}{14}$

The slope of the line is -9/14.