Question

Using the slope formula for the points (1,5) and (2,-2), what would the denominator be?

02-5
02-1
0 2-1
02-5

Answer 1

-7

Explanation:

The slope formula is (y1 - y2) / (x1 - x2).

In this question we have two points: (1,5) and (2,-2).

x1 = 1

y1 = 5

x2 = 2

y2 = -2

then, plug in these numbers into the slope formula

(5-(-2))/(1-2) = 7 / -1 = -7