What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: # (5, 9) , (-3, 8) #?
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Explanation:
So you do
#"slope" = m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)#
In your case, you have
#m = (8 - 9)/(-3 - 5) = (-1)/(-8) = 1/8#
The order is always