Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-6,8) and (-16,33)

Answer 1

Solution :-

We know that

Slope

`\bf \: (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

Where

y2 = 33

y1 = 8

x2 = -16

x1 = -6

33 - 8/-16 - 8

25/-24

Answer 2

-5/2 or -2.5

Explanation:

Find the slope using rise over run (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(33 - 8) / (-16 + 6)

25 / -10

= -5/2

So, the slope is -5/2 or -2.5