Question

(03.06) Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (1, −3) and (3, −5). (1 point)

Answer 1

(1,-3)(3,-5)
slope = (-5 - (-3) / (3 - 1) = -2/2 = -1 <==

Answer 2

The slope of the line that passes through the points (1,-3) and (3,-5) is -1.

Explanation:

Given : Points (1,-3) and (3,-5).

To find : The slope of the line that passes through the points?

Solution :

The line passes through the points (1,-3) and (3,-5).

The slope formula of the line passing through points is

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

Where,
`(x_1,y_1)=(1,-3)` and
`(x_2,y_2)=(3,-5)`

Substitute the value in the formula,

`m=(-5-(-3))/(3-1)`

`m=(-2)/(2)`

`m=-1`

Therefore, The slope of the line that passes through the points (1,-3) and (3,-5) is -1.