Question

Find the slope of the line through the points (5,0) and (-3,2)

Answer 1

Use the slope formula which is
`(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`,

Let's say (5,0) is the (x1,y1) value and (-3,2) = (x2,y1)

`(2-0)/((-3)-5)` = \frac{2}{-8} = \frac{1}{-4}

Answer 2

-1/4.

Explanation:

The slope = difference in y-vales - difference in corresponding x values.

= (2 - 0 ) / (-3 - 5)

= 2 / -8

= -1/4.