Question

How to find the slope

Answer 1

To find the slope, use the formula m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

For this question, the slope is
`-(7)/(12)`

Explanation:

point 1: (-2.5, 2)

point 2: (4, -1.5)

m = (-1.5 - 2) / (4 - (-2.5)) = -3.5 / 6.5

or

-7 / 12