SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points. (3, -5), (-9, -8)

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Question 634825: Find the slope of the line that goes through the given points.
(3, -5), (-9, -8)
Answer by KevinSkullxox(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope of the line = Gradient
Gradient = m
m=%28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29
In this case :
y1 = -5
y2 = -8
x1 = 3
x2 = -9
Insert the formula :
m=%28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29
So,
m=%28%28-8%29-%28-5%29%29%2F%28-9-3%29
m=-3%2F-12
m=1%2F4