Question

Find the slope of the line that contains the points (-3, 5) and (-15, 7).

Answer 1

Answer:

Slope = -1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope formula:

m = y₂ - y₁ / x₂ - x₁

Two points are given.

(-3, 5) and (-15, 7)

m = 7 - 5 / -15 - (-3)

m = 2 / -15 + 3

m = 2 / -12

m = - 1 / 6