Question

Find the slope and reduce.
P=(-8, 3) Q=(-6, 2)
Slope

Answer 1

-1/2

Explanation:

The formula for the slope is (change in y)/(change in x) or Rise/Run.

The change in y for the two points is: 3 --> 2 which is -1

The change in x for the two points is: -8 --> -6 which is +2

If we input these numbers in the slope equation, we end up with -1/2.

Since we cannot simplify -1/2 further, that is our final answer.

Answer 2

`-(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

Slope/Gradient =
`(y1-y2)/(x1-x2)`

P = (-8 , 3) (x1, y1)

Q = (-6 , 2) (x2, y2)

Slope =
`(3-2)/(-8-(-6))` =
`(1)/(-8+6)` =
`(1)/(-2)` =
`-(1)/(2)`