What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3, –4), and (5, –7)?

2/3
-2/3
-3/2
3/2

I couldn't understand how to work this question out. @LogicalApple

Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3, –4), and (5, –7)? 

2/3
-2/3
-3/2
3/2

I couldn't understand how to work this question out. @LogicalApple

anonymous · Answer

Set it up the same way as before.  (x1, y1) = (3, -4)    (x2, y2) = (5, -7)

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

anonymous · Answer

But this time the only answers are fractions, and when i did it i got -1.5

anonymous · Answer

-1.5 is right :)  But what is -1.5 as a fraction?

anonymous · Answer

-2/3?

anonymous · Answer

No wait, 3/2

anonymous · Answer

-3/2* -1 1/2

anonymous · Answer

-1.5 = -1 and 1/2.   I know you are close

anonymous · Answer

You have to use the slope equation|dw:1356741268879:dw|