Question

3. Find the slope that runs through the points (-5, 10) and (3, -4). m =

Answer 1

We have to use the slope formula.

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

Let's replace the points (-5, 10) and (3, -4).

`m=(-4-10)/(3-(-5))=(-14)/(3+5)=-(14)/(8)=-(7)/(4)_{}`

Hence, the slope is -7/4.