Find the slope of the line that passes through (1, 14) and (8, 6) Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer 1

(14 - 6)/(1-8) = 8/-7 = -8/7

alternatively,

(6-14)/(8-1) = -8/7

Answer 2

Use the slope formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)