Question

What is the slope of the line through (-5, 30) and (1, -6)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Slope formula:

`(y2)/(x2) - (y1)/(x1) = m`

m = slope

Substitute the points into the formula format:

`( - 6)/(1) - (30)/( - 5) = m`

Solve:

`( - 36)/(6) = m`

Divide:

`- 6 = m`

The slope equals -6.