What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (8, –3) and (–2, 4)?

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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.

anonymous · Answer

I'm not even sure if this is right. M= -7/6?

hartnn · Answer

-7 is correct!
not 6
$2- (-8) = 2+8 = ..?$

anonymous · Answer

Okay thanks but that isn't one of the options. I have to choose from -10 over 7, -7 over ten, one over ten, and -1 over 6.

hartnn · Answer

2+8 =10 
-7/10 means -7 over 10 .-.

anonymous · Answer

Okay, thank you so much. I'm like....really really bad at math!

hartnn · Answer

no, you're not! trust me :)

anonymous · Answer

You are a life saver though.

hartnn · Answer

oh, that i am, hehe, thanks :D