Question

What is the slope of the line through the given points.
through: (3,-1) and (-2,-4)

Answer 1

Answer: ⅗ or 3/5

Explanation:

Complete y2 - y1 over x2 - x1 with your given points:

-4 - (-1) = -3

_____ ___ (Remember that two negatives equal to a positive)

-2 - 3 = -5