Question

I think the answer is - 1/5, but I need an A so I need to be positive. Heres the question: What is the slope of the line containing the ordered pair (2, 3) and (-4, 0)?

Answer 1

its not -1/5
The slope of the line through points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by :
\(\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}\)
now,just put the values and find m.

Answer 2

m = - 4 - 3/ 0 - 2 = 7/ - 2 that's what I got now.

Answer 3

no...
x1 =2, y1 =3
x2=-4, y2=0

Answer 4

m = 3 - 0/ 2 - 4 = 3/2?

Answer 5

no...

Answer 6

\(\huge m=\frac{y_1-y_2}{x_1-x_2}=\frac{3-0}{2-(-4)}=\frac{1}{2}\)

Answer 7

Oh, that makes sense, now I feel stupid. Thanks for your help.

Answer 8

welcome ^_^