Question

Find the slope of the line going through the points (5, 2) and (0, -13).

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (5, 2) and (0, -13). Substitute:

`m=(-13-2)/(0-5)=(-15)/(-5)=3`

Answer: slope = 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

We are to find the slope of a line which passes through the two given points: (5, 2) and (0, -13).

We know the formula of the slope (m):

`Slope`
`(m)`=
`(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

So putting in the values of the coordinates of the given points in the formula to get:

Slope =
`(-13-2)/(0-5) =(-15)/(-5)` = 3

Therefore, the slope slope of a line which passes through the two given points: (5, 2) and (0, -13) is 3.