Slope Formula

Question 1

Find the slope of the line passing through the points
( 2, - 5 ) and ( - 3, - 7).

Solution

Label the points as x1 = 2, y1 = - 5, x2 = - 3, and y2 = -7.

To find the slope m of the line passing through the points
( 2, - 5 ) and ( - 3, - 7), use the slope formula :Solution to Question 1

So, m = 2/5.

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