SOLUTION: A line which contains these points: (-3,3) & (-8,-2) would have a slope of _________? (simplify your answer)

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Question 61479: A line which contains these points: (-3,3) &
(-8,-2) would have a slope of _________?
(simplify your answer)
Found 2 solutions by DJ_Sammie, checkley71:
Answer by DJ_Sammie(24) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m=3-(-2)/-3-(-8)
m=3+2/-3+8
m=5/5
m=1
the slope is 1

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SLOPE = (Y2-Y1)/(X2-X1) THUS
(-2-3)/(-8+3)=-5/-5=1 THE SLOPE IS 1