Question

Use slope formula m= y2-y1/x2-x1 to find the slope of a line that passes through the points (–3, 8) and (4, –6).

Answer 1

-6-8/4+3
=-14/7
=-2
The answer would be -2.

Answer 2

Answer: -2

Explanation:

The formula to find slope passing through two points
`(x_1,y_1)` and
`(x_2,y_2)` will be :_

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x-2-x_1)`

Given points : (-3, 8) and (4, -6)

Then the slope of the line passing through (-3,8) and (4,-6) will be :_

`m=(-6-8)/(4-(-3))\\\\\Rightarrow\ m=(-14)/(4+3)=-2`

Hence, the slope of line passing through (-3,8) and (4,-6) = -2