SOLUTION: The slope of the line through the points P(2,3)and Q(5,-1) is ______ .
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: The slope of the line through the points P(2,3)and Q(5,-1) is ______ .
This question is from textbook Essential Algebra
Found 3 solutions by Mathtut, solver91311, Alan3354:
Answer by Mathtut(3670) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
change in y over change in x. slope= -1-3/5-2=-4/3 for the given points
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope is given by , or in your case:
I'll leave the arithmetic to you.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope of the line through the points P(2,3)and Q(5,-1) is ______
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The slope, m, is the (diff in y)/(diff in x)
m = (-1-3)/(5-2)
m = -4/3
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