Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (5 -11) and (-9 17)

Answer 1

Slope: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
(17-(-11))/(-9-5) = 28/-14 = -2
The slope is -2

Answer 2

Answer:

A. -2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

• Slope Formula: $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (5, -11)

Point (-9, 17)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:                    $m=\frac{17+11}{-9-5}$
2. Add/Subtract:               $m=\frac{28}{-14}$
3. Divide:                          $m=-2$