Question

What is the slope of the line through (1, -1) and (5. – 7)?

Answer 1

Answer:

-3/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Given two points, we can find the slope by

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

    = (-7 - -1)/ (5-1)

    = (-7+1)/(5-1)

    = -6/4

    = -3/2

Answer 2

Answer:

m=-2

Step-by-step explanation: