Question

What is the slope of the equation between the two points (9,8) and (-3,6)

Answer 1

`\bold{m=\frac16}`

Explanation:

`\bold{slope\, (m)=(change\ in\ Y)/(change\ in\ X)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)}`

(9, 8) ⇒ x₁ = 9, y₁ = 8

(-3, 6) ⇒ x₂ = -3, y₂ = 6

So the slope:

`\bold{m=(6-8)/(-3-9)=(-2)/(-12)=\frac16}`