Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points.

(5, 4), (8, –1)

Answer 1

m = -5/3

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Points (5, 4) (8, –1)

We see the y decrease by 5 and the x increase by 3, so the slope is

m = -5/3