Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5, -2) and (7, -8)?

-5
-3
-5/6
-1/3
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Answer 1

i got 3 but i tried

Answer 2

The slope is -3.

Explanation:

The slope is equal to the change in y over the change in x.

First, we take the two y values, -2 and -8, and subtract the SECOND from the FIRST: -2 - (-8) = -2 + 8 = 6 (= change in y)

Second, we take the two x values, 5 and 7, and subtract the SECOND from the FIRST: 5 - 7 = -2 (= change in x)

Finally, we make a fraction, the change in y over the change in x:

6/-2 = -3

The slope is -3.