Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5, -7) and (4,-1)?

Write your answer in simplest form

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

-7 - -1 = -6

-5 - 4 = -9

-6/-9= 2/3

Answer 2

`m=(2)/(3)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-5, -7)

Point (4, -1)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute [Slope Formula]:
   `m=(-1+7)/(4+5)`
2. Add:
   `m=(6)/(9)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(2)/(3)`