Question 888217
Two generic points that define a straight line are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)


In this case, (x1, y1) = (-9, -6), which means x1=-9 and y1=-6


and (x2, y2) = (-5, 8), which means x2=-5 and y2=8


So x1=-9, y1=-6, x2=-5, and y2=8.


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Now use the slope formula



m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)



m = (8-(-6))/(-5-(-9))



m = (8+6)/(-5+9)



m = 14/4



m = 7/2



So the slope of the line that passes through the two points is  7/2