Question

Find the slope of the line through the points (-8,-3) and (-5,-9)

Answer 1

Answer:

The slope = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of a slope:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have the points (-8, -3) and (-5, -9). Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{-9-(-3)}{-5-(-8)}=\dfrac{-9+3}{-5+8}=\dfrac{-6}{3}=-2$

Answer 2

Answer:

• $\boxed{\sf{-2}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the slope formula.

Slope:

$\Longrightarrow: \sf{\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} }$

• y2= (-9)
• y1= (-3)
• x2= (-5)
• x1= (-8)

Rewrite the problem down.

$\sf{\dfrac{-9-\left(-3\right)}{-5-\left(-8\right)}=\dfrac{-9+3}{-5+8}=\dfrac{-6}{3}=\boxed{\sf{-2}}$

• Therefore, the slope is -2, which is our answer.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.