What is the slope of the line that passes through the points left bracket, 8, 6, (8,−6) , 5, , 1, (5,−1)? Write your answer in simplest form.
The slope of the line that passes through the points (8, -6) and (5, -1) can be calculated using the formula:
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Substituting the coordinates of the points, we have:
slope = (-1 - (-6)) / (5 - 8)
slope = (-1 + 6) / (5 - 8)
slope = 5 / -3
Therefore, the slope of the line is -5/3.