Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,5) and (3,-4) in the standard (x,y) coordinate plane

Answer 1

To find the slope between two coordinates, you use the formula:

m = y2 - y1/x2 - x1

If coordinate A is (-2, 5) and coordinate B is (3, -4), then:

y2 = -4

y1 = 5

x2 = 3

x1 = -2

So, just substitute the points into the formula.

m = -4 - 5/3 - (-2)

m = -9/5

The slope of the line is -9/5.