Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (8, -4)(8,−4) and (6, 2) ?(6,2)?

Answer 1

-3

Explanation:

The slope is the Rise/Run between the two points:

(8,-4) and (6,2)

Rise = 2 - (-4) = 6

Run = 6 - 8 = -2

Slope = 6/-2 or -3