Question

Point P is located at (-5,-1) and point Q is located at (-1,-7).find the slope of line segment PQ.

Answer 1

Point A (x1,y2) = (-1, -7)

Point B (x2,y2) = (-5, -1)

Objective :

Find the slope of a line that passes through points A and B.

Formula :

Slope

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

Solution:

Slope (m) =
`(-1-(-7))/(5-(-1))`

=6 - 4

m = -1.5