Question

Using the given points, determine the slope.

(5, -6) and (2, 15)

Answer 1

slope = - 7

Explanation:

Calculate the slope m using the slope formula

m =
`(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )`

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (5, - 6) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (2, 15)

m =
`(15+6)/(2-5)` =
`(21)/(-3)` = - 7