SOLUTION: Find the Slope. (8,6) and (9,-8) The Slope m =____.

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Question 250141: Find the Slope.
(8,6) and (9,-8)
The Slope m =____.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope m is the difference in rise (y) over the difference in run (x)
m=(y1-y2)/(x1-x2)
the y's are 6 and -8
the x's are 8 and 9
plug them in and solve for m