Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-10, -8) and

(-8, -16)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

-4

Explanation:

Use rise over run, (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Plug in the points:

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-16 + 8) / (-8 + 10)

-8 / 2

= -4

So, the slope is -4