SOLUTION: I'm trying to figure out slope, I understand some of it but I'm pretty confused with it also. If you could please help me with this problem I would greatly appreciate it, (8,-4

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Question 1072894: I'm trying to figure out slope, I understand some of it but I'm pretty confused with it also. If you could please help me with this problem I would greatly appreciate it,
(8,-4) and (x,-2); slope: -2/9

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ratio of vertical change to horizontal change as the line is traced from left to right.

%28-4-%28-2%29%29%2F%288-x%29=-2%2F9

%28-4%2B2%29%2F%288-x%29=-2%2F9

-2%2F%288-x%29=-2%2F9

Keep going....