Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5,8) and (11,5)? Write your answer in simplest form.​

Answer 1

-1/2.

Explanation:

slope of a line is (y2-y1)/(x2-x1). Plug in points (5-8)/(11-5). That gives -3/6. Reduce the fraction by 2, so -1/2 is the answer.