Question

Y-9=-2(x-8) what is the slope?

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

Write in slope intercept form.

y - 9 = -2(x - 8)

y - 9 = -2x + 16

y = -2x + 16 + 9

y = -2x + 25

y = mx + b

The m is the slope, b is the y-intercept.

y = -2 x + 25

The slope is -2.