Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points -2,5 and 1,4

A. -3
B. -2
C. -1/3
D. 1/3

Answer 1

Answer: C. -1

3

Step-by-step explanation: -2,5 and 1,4

• Y2 is 4
• Y1 is 5
• X2 is 1
• X1 is -2

Y2 - Y1

X2 - X1

4 - 5

1 - - 2

-1

3

• Remember, a negative plus another negative comes out as a positive

Hope this helps you!!! :)

Answer 2

C. -1/3

Explanation:

Slope = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= (4-5)/(1--2)

= -1/(1+2)

=-1/3