Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through

(−2, 3) and (5, −6)
a.-1/2
b.−1
c.-9/7
d. I don't know.

Answer 1

Start with the slope formula.

m = y₂ - y₁ / x₂ - x₁

m = -6 - 3 / 5 - -2

m = -9 / 7

So the slope is -9/7.