Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. E(5, 2), F(2, -3)

Answer 1

`\bold{m=\frac53}`

Explanation:

`\bold{slope\, (m)=(change\ in\ Y)/(change\ in\ X)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)}`

E(5, 2) ⇒ x₁ = 5, y₁ = 2

F(2, -3) ⇒ x₂ = 2, y₂ = -3

So the slope:

`\bold{m=(-3-2)/(2-5)=(-5)/(-3)=\frac53}`