Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points ( 13, 1 ) and ( -2, 4 )

5
-1/5
1/5
-5

Answer 1

-1/5

Explanation:

To find the slope of a line, use the slope formula.

`(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)` where
`x_2=-2\\ y_2=4` and
`x_1=13\\y_1=1`.

Substitute the values and simplify:

`(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(4-1)/(-2-13)=(3)/(-15)=(-1)/(5)`