Question

Which of the following is the slope between the points (-1, -5) and (7, -3)?

Answer 1

Similar Example


Find the slope of the line through the points (-3, 8) and (2, 7)


m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)


m = (7-8)/(2-(-3))


m = (7-8)/(2+3)


m = -1/5


So the slope of the line that passes through the two points (-3, 8) and (2, 7) is -1/5


Note: this is NOT the answer as it's just an example

Answer 2

but when i did it i got -8/8 and thats not a choice. even after i simplified it

Answer 3

(x1,y1) = (-1, -5) ---> x1 = -1, y1 = -5

(x2,y2) = (7, -3) ---> x2 = 7, y2 = -3

Answer 4

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (-3 - (-5))/(7 - (-1))

m = (-3 + 5)/(7 + 1)

m = ??

Answer 5

i have to be wrong. i got 2/8

Answer 6

2/8 reduces to ???

Answer 7

1/4?

Answer 8

always make sure to reduce as much as possible

Answer 9

yes good

Answer 10

yay! thank you!!

Answer 11

yw