SOLUTION: Slope of the line containing the points (-5,6) and (-3,1)

Question 1114427: Slope of the line containing the points (-5,6) and (-3,1)
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The formula for the slope of a straight line passing through two given points    (,)    and    (,)    is

m = .



Substitute the given data into this formula and calculate


m =  =  = -2.5.


Answer.  The slope is  -2.5.

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