Question

Using the slope formula for the points (1, 5) and (2, -2), what would the denominator be? 2 - 1 2 - 5 -2 - 5 -2 - 1\

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Answer 1

Answer:

2-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given two points we can find the slope using

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

    = (-2 -5)/(2-1)

     = -7/1

   = -7

The denominator is 2-1

Answer 2

Answer:

2 - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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

= (-2 - 5)/(2 - 1)

= -7