Line GH contains points G(–2, 6) and H(5, –3). What is the slope of ?

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Line GH contains points G(–2, 6) and H(5, –3). What is the slope of ?

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nerdgirl · Answer

Alright. So first, do you know the formula for slope?

anonymous · Answer

not really this is new to me

nerdgirl · Answer

Alright. The formula for slope is x2-x1/y2 - y1. Ok?

nerdgirl · Answer

Ok. So take the numbers in the coordinates (sets, whatever you want to call them) and substitute them into the formula. The first set of coordinates is the 1, and the second set is the 2. So now what would the equation look like? It's ok if you get it wrong, but take a stab at it. that's the best way to learn.

anonymous · Answer

okay thank you

nerdgirl · Answer

What did you get?

anonymous · Answer

formula is RISE/RUN   m= y2-y1/x2-x1