Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-5,2)
and
(-8,8).

Answer 1

slope = -2

Explanation:

(-5,2) (-8,8)

equation to find slope:
`(y1 - y2)/(x1 - x2)`

`(2-8)/(-5+8)` =
`(-6)/(3)` =
`(-2)/(1)` = -2