Find the slope from the given points. (2, -3), (-6, -8)

Question

 I need help finding the slope from the giving points. (2,-3), (-6,-8).

Answer 1

Slope = change in y/change in x. You can go either way, as long as you go the same way.

 

(-8 - (-3))/(-6 - 2) = -5/-8 = 5/8

 

or...

 

(-3 - (-8))/(2 - (-6)) = 5/8