Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (1, -3) and (3, -5).

-1

-1

1

0

one half

Question

Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (1, -3) and (3, -5).

 -1 

-1

 1

 0

 one half

anonymous · Answer

Please help me with this question!!! :)

texaschic101 · Answer

we will need to use the slope formula..
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(1,-3)  x1 = 1 and y1 = -3
(3,-5)  x2 = 3 and y2 = -5
now we sub
slope = (-5- (-3) / (3 - 1)
slope = (-5 + 3) / 2
slope = -2/2
slope = -1

any questions ?

anonymous · Answer

No thank you:) Sorry that I didn't reply back until today. :) @texaschic101

texaschic101 · Answer

no problem....sometimes a person just gets too busy....I can relate to that :)

anonymous · Answer

Would you mind helping me with a couple others? I am absolutely horrible with math... Algebra is a total nightmare for me. >_< @texaschic101