Question

What is the slope of a line that goes through (-5,-5) and (5,-7)

a. -1/5
b. 0
c. 1/5
d. undefined

Answer 1

The answer is a.) -1.5

Answer 2

-1/5

Explanation:

slope formula:

m = y₂ - y₁ / x₂ - x₁

Two points are given:

(-5, -5) (5, -7)

m = -7 - (-5) / 5 - (-5)

m = -2 / 10

m = -1/5