3 years ago

Using the slope formula find the slope of the line that passes through these points (2,5) and (8,-3)

Mathematics

2 answers:

allochka39001 [22]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

You can use rise/run. The rise (y values) goes from 5 to -3. You subtract 8 for this. The run (x values) goes from 2 to 8. You add 6 for this. the proportion is -8/6, which can be simplified to -4/3.

Therefore, the slope is -4/3!

Hope I helped!!!!!!

zhannawk [14.2K]3 years ago

6 0

Answer:

-4/3

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for slope is [ y2-y1/x2-x1 ].

-3-5/8-2

-8/6

-4/3

Best of Luck!

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