SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line connecting these points. (8, -4), (-2, 9)

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Question 509827: Find the slope of the line connecting these points.
(8, -4), (-2, 9)

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x1 y1 x2 y2
8 -4 -2 9

slope m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
( 9 - -4 )/( -2 - 8 )
( 13 / -10 )
m= -13/10

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