Question

PLEASE HEPP IM STUCK

Answer 1

Answer:

m = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that a line intersects the points (-2, 9) and (3, -11).

We want to write the slope of this line.

The slope (m) can be found using the formula $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$, where $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ are points.

Even though we have everything we need to calculate the slope, let's label the values of the points to avoid any confusion & mistakes.

$x_1=-2\\y_1=9\\x_2=3\\y_2=-11$

Now substitute these values into the formula (remember that the formula has subtraction).

m= $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

m=$\frac{-11-9}{3--2}$

Simplify.

m=$\frac{-11-9}{3+2}$

Subtract the values on top.

m=$\frac{-20}{3+2}$

Now add the values on the bottom together.

m=$\frac{-20}{5}$

Now divide -20 by 5.

m = -4