Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1,-6) and (-8,9)

Answer 1

Slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
(9+6)/(-8-1) = 15/-9 = -15/9
The slope is -15/9

Answer 2

Explanation:

Slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (9+6)/(-8-1) = -15/9

= -5/3