Question

Find the slope given the two points below:
(8,5): (5,-2)

Answer 1

`(7)/(3)`

Explanation:

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

We are given the points (8,5) & (5,-2).

`m =(-2-5)/(5-8) \\\rule{150}{00.5}\\m =(-2-5)/(5-8)\\\\m =(-7)/(-3)\\\\\boxed{m = (7)/(3)}`

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

7/3

Explanation:

5 + 2 = 7

8 - 5 = 3

7/3