Question

Write the slope of the line passing through the two points: A(–1,7) and B(1,5)

Answer 1

the slope is -2/2 because to find the slope of two ordered pairs you do the equation:
Y2 - Y1
———-
X2 - X1

Answer 2

-1

Explanation:

1. Divide y - y by x - x

2. 7-5 ÷ -1-1

3. 2 ÷ -2

4. -1