Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the points (-2,-8) and (-3,9) a.1 b.-1 c. -5/7 d.-7/5

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

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

We have the points (-2, -8( and (-3, 9). Substitute:

`m=(9-(-8))/(-3-(-2))=(17)/(-1)=-17`

Answer: The slope = -17.