Question

(0,-1)(5-2)what is the slope

Answer 1

The formula of a slope m:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have the points (0, -1) and (5, -2). Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{-2-(-1)}{5-0}=\dfrac{-2+1}{5}=-\dfrac{1}{5}$

Answer: The slope = -1/5