Question

Find the slope from the points (5,-1)and (8,-6)

Answer 1

In order to find the slope of the a line that connects the given points, use the following formula:

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

where (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are the given points.

Replace the following coordinates in the formula for m:

(x1,y1) = (5,-1)

(x2,y2) = (8,-6)

`m=(-6-(-1))/(8-5)=(-6+1)/(3)=(-5)/(3)=-(5)/(3)`

Hence, the slope is -5/3