Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3,8) and (8,5)

Answer 1

`m=-(3)/(5)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Slope

• Slope = m
• 
  `m=(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))`

Step 2: Set up equation and solve for m

• y₂ = 5
• y₁ = 8
• x₂ = 8
• x₁ = 3

1. 
   `m=(5-8)/(8-3)=(-3)/(5)`

Answer 2

The slope is -3/5=-0.6

Explanation:

Slope: (5-8)/(8-3)= -3/5=-0.6