Question

What is the slope of the line passing through he points (-5,7) and (-3,5)?

A.-1/4
B.-1
C.1

Answer 1

Hello there! The answer to your question is C. 1!

To find the slope, subtract the y values over the x values using the formula
`(y^(1) - y^(2))/(x^(1) - x^(2))`

Insert the values of the points given and solve:

`(5 - 7)/(3 - - 5)`

`(-2)/(-2)`

Now, simplify

`(-1)/(-1)`

The negatives cancel each other out, so you are left with:

`(1)/(1)` or 1, making C your answer.

I hope this helps, have a great day!

Answer 2

C.1

Explanation:

The slope is given by

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

= (5-7)/(-3--5)

= 2/(-3+5)

=2/2

=1