Question

What is the slope of the line through A(2, 6) and B(8, -1)
A. -6/7
B. -4/9
C. 5/6
D. -7/6

Answer 1

A. -6/7

Because:
(2,6) (8,-1)

(x1,y1) (x2,y2)

x1 = 2. Y1=6. X2=8. Y2= -1.

Equation for slope is m = y2-y1
x2-x1
-1-6 = -7
8-2=6