Question

Find the slope of the line containing the following points by using the slope-formula, below: (-3, 6) (5, -9)

Answer 1

Explanation:

(x₁, y₁) = (-3 , 6) &

(x₂ , y₂) = ( 5 , -9)

`Slope =(y_(2)-y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))`

`=(-9-6)/(5-[-3])\\\\\\=(-15)/(5+3)\\\\\\=(-15)/(8)`