SOLUTION: Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points. 11.) (5,2) (3,1) What I did is 1-2/5-3 I got -1/2 is that correct? If not can you show me how to do t?

Question 995920: Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points.
11.) (5,2) (3,1)
What I did is 1-2/5-3
I got -1/2 is that correct? If not can you show me how to do t?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope of the line that passes through each pair of points.
(5,2) (3,1)
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slope = (2-1)/(5-3) = 1/2
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Note:: The differences must be taken in the same order
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) or m = (y1-y2)/(x1-x2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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