find the slope for (-4,5) and (8,-5)

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The slope formula is given by:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Plug in the given coordinates:

m = (-5 - 5) / (8 - (-4))

Simplify:

m = (-5 - 5) / (8 + 4)
m = (-10) / (12)
m = -5/6

The slope for the given points (-4,5) and (8,-5) is -5/6.