find the slope of the line passing through the given point E(-1,2) F(5,0) and show your work. please help :(

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tkhunny · Answer

Well, please show your work.  How does one calculate slope, given two points?

anonymous · Answer

slope is calculated by the formula:

$$\frac{ y _{2}-y _{1} }{ x _{2}-x _{1} }$$

anonymous · Answer

you have 2 points. select one point for (x1,y1, and the other for (x2,y2).

anonymous · Answer

then plug your numbers into the formula. does this make sense?

anonymous · Answer

i did and i got 1/2 but my teacher said it was wrong

anonymous · Answer

i still cnt find the answer

tkhunny · Answer

5 - (-1) = 5 + 1 = 6  Not 4

anonymous · Answer

thanks... do u think you could help with another one

tkhunny · Answer

Only if you post it.  A different thread is preferred.