Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points. (5.3, –2.5), (7.3, –12.5)

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

The slope of the line is found by

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

= ( -12.5 - -2.5)/( 7.3 - 5.3)

= ( -12.5 +2.5)/( 7.3 - 5.3)

= -10 /2

= -5