Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points of (3,-5) and (-9,-6)

Answer 1

1

m = ---

12

Explanation:

The formula is y2-y1

---------

x2-x1

(x1,y1) (x2,y2)

(3,-5) (-9,-6)

You get the 2 Y's and subtract them

Do the same with the X's

Y's above , X's below

(y2- y1)

⬇

-6-(-5) -1 1

--------- = ---- = ---- = m

-9-(3) -12 12

⬆

(×2- x1)

This equation is backwards, thats why it was harder to understand. (-9,-6) is farther left and below point (3,-5), making it the REAL first point in the equation.