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Finding the slope for (-2,-5) (0,5)

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Answer:

The slope is 5.

Explanation:

Pre-Solving

We are given the points (-2, -5) and (0,5).

We want to find the slope between these 2 points.

The slope (m) is written with the formula
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1), where
(x_1,y_1) and
(x_2,y_2) are points.

Solving

Let's label the values of the points to avoid any confusion and mistakes when calculating.


x_1=-2\\y_1=-5\\x_2=0\\y_2=5

Now, substitute into the formula.


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


m = (5--5)/(0--2)

This can be simplified to:


m = (5+5)/(0+2)

Add the values together.


m = (10)/(2)

m = 5

The slope is 5.

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