Question

Find the slope that goes through the points (1, -4) and (-3, 8)

Answer 1

Given the points:

(x1, y1) ==> (1, -4)

(x2, y2) ==> (-3, 8)

To find the slope, use the slope formula below:

`m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`
`\begin{gathered} m\text{ = }(8-(-4))/(-3-1) \\ \\ m=(8+4)/(-3-1) \\ \\ m=(12)/(-4) \\ \\ m\text{ = -3} \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the slope is -3.

ANSWER:

-3