Question

Find the slope of the line connecting the points (-5,-1) and (-2,4)

Answer 1

The slope of the line passing through points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is
(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Answer 2

@mathstudent55 is it like this

Answer 3

Right. Now just do the two subtractions and reduce the faction if possible.

Answer 4

ok...

Answer 5

so i got \[\frac{ 5 }{ 3 }\]

Answer 6

Correct. Great job!

Answer 7

thanks for the help :)