Question

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

7

-14

0

14

Answer 1

\[slope=\frac{ y2-y1 }{ x2-x1 }\]

Answer 2

I'm really confused

Answer 3

this is the slope formula :
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

now label your points
(-4,8)....x1 = -4 and y1 = 8
(-3,-6)..x2 = -3 and y2 = -6

now we will sub...but be careful and watch your signs...thats the confusing part

slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
slope = (-6 - 8) / (-3 - (-4)
slope = - 14 / (-3 + 4)
slope = -14 / 1 or just -14

do you understand everything I did ? If not, please ask and I will explain the best I can