Please explain what I should be trying to solve this

Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 8) and (-3, -6).

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Please explain what I should be trying to solve this

Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 8) and (-3, -6).

naga447 · Answer

7

-14

0

14

mrnood · Answer

the two points you have represent the x and y values of two positions that lie on the straight line. Call them P1 and P2

The points can therefore be notated in general (x1, y1) and (x2,y2)

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to calculate the slope use the formula

$$slope =\frac{ y _{2} -y _{1}}{ x _{2}-x _{1}}$$

Put YOUR numbers in to the equation to get the answer