Find the slope of the line through the points (-8,-3) and (-5,-9)

The quadratic function h(t) = -16.1t^2 + 150 models a balls height, in feet, over time, in seconds, after its dropped from a 15 story building. from what height in feet was the ball dropped?

What is the value of x in the figure below? if necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth of a unit. 12 d 4 b оа. 3.1 ов. 6.9 ос. 4 od. 12

[10 points, algebra 2]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?