Question

Find the slope of a line that passes through the points (-5, 3) and (-3, 8)

Answer 1

Answer:

Slope: 5/2 or 2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Put both of the y values together on the top of a fraction and the x values on the bottom.

It should look like this: $\frac{8-3}{-3-(-5)}$

2. Now you need to simplify the y and x values. -3-(-5) is equal to 2 and 8-3 is 5.

I should now look like this: $\frac{5}{2}$

3. That could be your answer as a fraction. Or you can take the extra step and  actually divide them. 5 divided by 2 is 2.5.

In the end, you will have a result of 5/2 or 2.5. That it the slope of the line of the points (-5,3) and (-3,8). I hope this helps and you actually understand it. Remember, don't cheat! Always do your best! Good luck!

Answer 2

I think the slope is 2.5