Question

Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (1, −3) and (3, −5).

−1

1

0

1/2

Answer 1

slope = \[\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\] therefore slope = \[\frac{-5 - (-3)}{3 - 1}\]

Answer 2

do you get it from there?

Answer 3

I just subtract from here, righht?

Answer 4

yes you do

Answer 5

I tried and im still confused, can you help me?

Answer 6

-5 - (-3) = -5 + 3

Answer 7

what is -5 + 3?

Answer 8

2

Answer 9

except that is not a answer choice.

Answer 10

that because -5 + 3 is not 2

Answer 11

which is bigger..5 or 3?

Answer 12

5 is bigger.

Answer 13

and what is the sign of -5? positive or negative?

Answer 14

negative

Answer 15

therefore -5 + 3 is NEGATIVE 2

but wait that's just the numerator...look at the denominator...what's 3 - 2?

Answer 16

-2/1

Answer 17

i mean 1/2

Answer 18

woops denominator is 3-1

Answer 19

what is 3-1?

Answer 20

2

Answer 21

so \[\frac{-5 - (-3)}{3 - 1} = \frac{-2}{2}\] what does that equal??

Answer 22

what's -2/2

Answer 23

hey i gtg..so just divide that (use calculator if you will) whatever answer you get..that's the slope