Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

slope is calculated by the formula:

\[\frac{ y _{2}-y _{1} }{ x _{2}-x _{1} }\]

Answer 3

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

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

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

Answer 6

i still cnt find the answer

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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

Answer 9

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