Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-1,3) and (4,-7

Answer 1

You use the slope formula:

m = $\frac{y_{2}-y_{1} }{x_{2}-x_{1}}$

m is the slope. Plug in the points.

m = $\frac{-7 - 3}{4 - (-1)}$

m = $\frac{-7 - 3}{4+1}$

m = $\frac{-10}{5}$

m = -2