Which of the following is the slope between the points (3, -2) and (8, 4)?

five sixths
-negative five sixths
six fifths
-negative six fifths

Question

Which of the following is the slope between the points (3, -2) and (8, 4)?
 	
	five sixths
	-negative five sixths
	six fifths
	-negative six fifths

anonymous · Answer

remember the equation: slope= y2-y1/ x2-x1
plug in the points given and you will find the slope.

anonymous · Answer

ummm  -five sixths?

anonymous · Answer

the answer is six fifths

anonymous · Answer

remember to keep track of your signs and label the points y1, y2, x1, x2 if that will help you keep everything organized for you

anonymous · Answer

ugh i do not understand algebra at all.. ha i apprectiate your help!

anonymous · Answer

label everything you are given to keep everything in oder and then plug them into the equations this will make life WAY easier! Good Luck

anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much! i will have to try that from now on.