PLEASE HELP! DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS!! Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points.

(-2, -8) and (1, 4)

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PLEASE HELP! DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS!! Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points.

(-2, -8) and (1, 4)

anonymous · Answer

is there a link

hartnn · Answer

The slope of the line through points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by :
$\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}$
now,just put the values and find m.

texaschic101 · Answer

hartnn is correct...

slope(m) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(-2,-8)..x1 = -2 and y1 = -8
(1,4)..x2 = 1 and y2 = 4
now just sub
slope(m) = (4 - (-8) / (1 - (-2)
slope(m) = (4 + 8) / (1 + 2)
can you finish ?

anonymous · Answer

sorry did not see this until now

marinedude42 · Answer

thats how you solve

anonymous · Answer

I can't really understand this can someone tell me in steps? sorry I am having trouble understanding

anonymous · Answer

I finally understand this Thank you! :)