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Find the slope of the line contains P1 and P2

Interpret this slope

P1=(-1,3 and p2 =(5,-1)

User Jayde
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Answer:


m = -(2)/(3)

Explanation:

Given


P_1 = (-1,3)


P_2 = (5,-1)

Required

Determine and interpret slope

Slope is calculated using:


m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)

Where


(x_1,y_1) = (-1,3)


(x_2,y_2) = (5,-1)


m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1) becomes


m = (-1 - 3)/(5 - (-1))


m = (-1 - 3)/(5 +1)


m = (-4)/(6)


m = -(2)/(3)

The above slope is negative and it implies that x increases when y decreases and vice versa.

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