Question

What is the slope line passing through the points (2, 5) and (-1, -4) Show all of your work.

Answer 1

The slope m = 3

Explanation:

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (2, 5) and (-1, -4). Substitute:

`m=(-4-5)/(-1-2)=(-9)/(-3)=3`