SOLUTION: need help in finding the slope of the line containing the points? p1(3,-2) and p2(-2,-1)

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Question 212514: need help in finding the slope of the line containing the points?
p1(3,-2) and p2(-2,-1)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
need help in finding the slope of the line containing the points?
p1(3,-2) and p2(-2,-1)
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slope = change in y divided by corresponding change in x
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slope = (-1--2)/(-2-3) = 1/-5 = -1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.