What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: (8, -5),( -3, 5)?

1 Answer
Mar 11, 2016

Slope = -10 / 11

Explanation:

The slope of any line passing through the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Here x2 = -3, y2 = 5, x1 = 8 and y1 = -5
Substituting, m = (5 - (-5)) / (-3 - 8) = 10 / -11 = - 10 / 11