What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: (1, -1); (-4, -2)(1,−1);(−4,−2)?
1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016
Slope
Explanation:
Given -
x_1=1x1=1
y_1=-1y1=−1
x_2=-4x2=−4
y_2=-2y2=−2
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(-2-(-1))/(-4-1)=(-2+1)/-5=(-1)/(-5)=1/5m=y2−y1x2−x1=−2−(−1)−4−1=−2+1−5=−1−5=15
