Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-3, -3) and

(-5, -2)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

`-(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

Slope of the line is determined by
`(rise)/(run)`

The rise can be calculated by taking the y coordinates of 2 points and subtracting them.

The run can be calculated by taking the x coordinates of 2 points and subtracting them.

so

`rise = (-3-(-2)) = -1`

`run =(-3-(-5)) = 2`

slope =
`(rise)/(run) = (-1)/(2) =-(1)/(2)`