Question

Item 3 Find the slope of the line that contains (-2,-2) and (-10,-9

Answer 1

`m=(7)/(8)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-2, -2)

Point (-10, -9)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute [Slope Formula]:
   `m=(-9+2)/(-10+2)`
2. Add:
   `m=(-7)/(-8)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(7)/(8)`