Question

what is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2 5) and (1 4)
1.)-3
2.)-2
3.)-1/3
4.)1/3

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

In other words... (5-4) / (-2-1) = slope = m

Answer 3

Nvm listen to RyleeC I derped with the numbers a bit

Answer 4

@ohlookidontunderstandanotherthing

Answer 5

You had it right doesn't matter which order, as long as your order pairs are consistent.

Answer 6

Okay! Sorry! I'll let you handle this question!

Answer 7

but (5-4) / (-2-1) isn't the numbers

Answer 8

You have to simplify it...

Answer 9

im confused

Answer 10

1/-3 = -1/3

Answer 11

5-4 = 1 -2-1 = -3 so 1/-3

Answer 12

@cody7744
http://openstudy.com/users/mayankdevnani#/updates/544bcbffe4b0e4617ebfc972
please go through this link

Answer 13

so its 3

Answer 14

hope it helps !!!

Answer 15

http://openstudy.com/users/mayankdevnani#/updates/544bcbffe4b0e4617ebfc972

Answer 16

No, its -.333

Answer 17

A fraction it is.

Answer 18

so 4

Answer 19

No. Read above and look at my formula.

Answer 20

ok thxs

Answer 21

any problem while reading or observing the answer which is given by me :-
http://openstudy.com/users/mayankdevnani#/updates/544bcbffe4b0e4617ebfc972

Answer 22

@cody7744

Answer 23

REMEMBER :-
Use STRAIGHT FORWARD FORMULA

Answer 24

just plug all the values and get your answer :)

Answer 25

so can you show your work ???