SOLUTION: find the slope of the line that contains the point (-1,5) and (5,-4).

SOLUTION: find the slope of the line that contains the point (-1,5) and (5,-4).

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Question 511146: find the slope of the line that contains the point (-1,5) and (5,-4).

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the slope of the line that contains the point (-1,5) and (5,-4).
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Slope, m = diffy/diffx
m = (5 - (-4))/(-1-5) = 9/-6
m = -3/2 or -1.5

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