Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (8,-6) and (11.-12)?

Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Hey there!

Use the slope formula:

`\bold{\displaystyle(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)}`

Where

y₂=-12

y₁=-6

x₂=11

x₁=8

Plug in the values:

`\bold{\displaystyle(-12-(-6))/(11-8)}`

-12-(-6) is the same as -12+6:

`\bold{\displaystyle(-6)/(3) =-2}`

Hence, the slope of the line is

`\boxed{\boxed{\bold{-2}}}`

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