What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: (-5, -3) , (8,2) ?

2 Answers
May 12, 2018

5/13

Explanation:

gradient = (Delta y)/(Delta x)

= (2-(-3))/(8-(-5)) = 5/13

May 12, 2018

"slope" = 5/13

Explanation:

Recall: y = mx + c

Where;

m = "slope" = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)

y_2 = 2

y_1 = -3

x_2 = 8

x_1 = -5

Hence;

"slope" = (2 - (-3))/(8 - (-5))

"slope" = (2 + 3)/(8 + 5)

"slope" = 5/13