Question

What is the slope of the line through the points (-3,-8) and (0,-2)? m=_?_

(Write only the value of the slope in the answer blank, do not use any variables.)

Answer 1

m = 2

Explanation:

Step 1:

m =
`(y_(2) - y_(1) ) / (x_(2) - x_(1))`

Here,
`(x_(1) ,y{1} ) =(-3 ,-8)`

`(y_(1) ,y_(2) ) = (0,-2)`

Step 2:

m =
`(-2+8)/(0+3) = 2`