Question

What is the slope of the line that contains the points (-1 8) and (5 -4)​

Answer 1

The slope is -2.

Explanation:

The slope formula is
`\Rightarrow \displaystyle (Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2-X_1)`.

`\displaystyle ((-4)-8)/(5-(-1))=(-12)/(6)=-2`

`\Large\textnormal{Therefore, the slope is -2, which is our answer.}`

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Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

The slope of the line can be found using

m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

= (-4-8)/(5--1)

= (-4-8)/(5+1)

= -12/6

= -2