Question

Find the slope of the line containing the given pair of points. If the slope is undefined, state so.

(-1,-7) and (-6,1)

Answer 1

m =
`-(8)/(5)`

Explanation:

m = slope

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

m =
`(1--7)/(-6--1)`

m =
`(8)/(-5)`

m =
`-(8)/(5)`