The minimum distance would be when there would be a horizontal line connecting the point (-5,1) with the line x=-2. So there would be a line from (-5,1) to (-2,1) which would be a straight line of 3 since -2 +5 = 3.
To find slope subtract the two points in the coordinate (y). We have 8 and 4 so subtract those two. You get 8-4=4. Now start from the same coordinate expect this time subtract (x). Which is 9-3=6. You have 4/6 simplify and you get 2/3. Your slope is 2/3. Hope this helps
