Question

what is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,4) and (5,-1)? write your answer in the simplest form.​

Answer 1

`-(5)/(7).`

Explanation:

1) the required slope can be calculated using this rule (x1, x2, y1, y2 are coordinates of the given points):

`slope=(y1-y2)/(x1-x2);`

2) according to the rule above:

`slope=(4+1)/(-2-5)=-(5)/(7).`