Question

A line passes through points (8, -7) and (-2,9) in the standard (x, y) coordinate plane. What is the slope of this

Answer 1

Answer:

-8/5

Step-by-step explanation:

We can find the slope by using

m= (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

   = (9 - -7)/(-2 - 8)

    = (9+7)/(-2-8)

    = 16/-10

   = -8/5