Question

Find the slope of the line containing the points p1 and p2. P1(-5,3) P2( 5, 1)

Answer 1

Given the line passing through the points P1 and P2

The coordinates of the points are;

P1: ( -5, 3 )

P2: ( 5, 1 )

The slope of the line is given by the formula;

`slope=(rise)/(run)=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Substitute with the given points:

`slope=(1-3)/(5-(-5))=(1-3)/(5+5)=(-2)/(10)=-(1)/(5)`

So, the answer will be the slope = -1/5