Question

Find the slope of the line through each pair of points. (9.-14). (8-8)​

Answer 1

Answer:

-6

Step-by-step explanation:

We can use the slope formula

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

   = ( -8- -14)/( 8 -9)

  = ( -8+14)/( 8 -9)

  6/-1

  -6

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed {\tt m= -6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope formula is:

$m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points given.

The points are (9, -14) and (8,-8). Therefore,

x₁=9

y₁= -14

x₂= 8

y₂= -8

Substitute the values into the formula.

$m=\frac{-8 - -14}{8-9}$

$m=\frac{-8 +14}{8-9}$

Solve the numerator.

$m=\frac{6}{8-9}$

Solve the denominator.

$m=\frac{6}{-1}$

Divide 6 by -1.

$m= -6$

The slope is equal to -6