Question

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

Answer 1

The slope = -2

Explanation:

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

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

`m=(-9-(-3))/(-5-(-8))=(-9+3)/(-5+8)=(-6)/(3)=-2`

Answer 2

• 
  `\boxed{\sf{-2}}`

Explanation:

Use the slope formula.

Slope:

`\Longrightarrow: \sf{(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) }`

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

Rewrite the problem down.

`\sf{(-9-\left(-3\right))/(-5-\left(-8\right))=(-9+3)/(-5+8)=(-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.