Question

Using the slope formula for the points (1, 5) and (2, -2), what would the denominator be?
-2 - 5
-2 - 1
2 - 1
2 - 5

Answer 1

The slope of two points: \(\sf (x_1,y_1)\) and \(\sf(x_2,y_2)\) is:

\(\sf\LARGE slope=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)