Question

Find the slope, if it exists, of the line containing
the pair of points.

(5,0) and (0,-10)

If I am doing it correctly, I am getting a rise of 10 and a run of 5.

Answer 1

Hi again. I think you're there.

Answer 2

now just put the rise over the run

Answer 3

Ok, which gives \[10\over5\]

Answer 4

that's right. and that can be simplified to...

Answer 5

(what's 10 divided by 5?)

Answer 6

2

Answer 7

you got it. so the slope is 2

Answer 8

slope is 2 over 1.... or just 2...