SOLUTION: Find the slope, if one exists, of the line containing the pair of points. (8,7) and (9,-9)

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Question 452199: Find the slope, if one exists, of the line containing the pair of points.
(8,7) and (9,-9)
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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(8,7) and (9,-9)
m (slope) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m (slope) = (-9 - 7)/(9 - 8)
m (slope) = (-16)/(1)
m (slope) = -16