Question

Find the slope of the line through these points.
(5,-3) and (-1, 6)

Answer 1

-1.5

Explanation:

Remember that the slope is the rise over the run, or: Slope =
`(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`.

`(6 - -3)/(-1 - 5) = (9)/(-6) = -1.5`

So, your slope is -1.5.