Question 753111
Find the SLOPE: between (-3,5) and (-1,-3)


We find the slope using:


m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

where

x1 = -3

y1 = 5

x2 = -1 and

y2 = -3


Therefore:

m = (-3 - 5) / (-1 - (-3)

-3 - 5 = -8

-1 - (-3) = -1 + 3 = 2


Therefore:

-8 / 2


The Slope :

-4




Answer:

-4








Lennox Obuong
Algebra Tutor
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: obuong3@aol.com