How do you find the slope for (-7,-5) and (-3,-6)?

1 Answer
Mar 24, 2016

The slope would be -1/4

Explanation:

Slope can be calculated using the formula: (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1). But first you must designate your two points in terms of x and y.

So, let (-7,-5) be represented as (x_1,y_1) and let

(-3,-6) be represented by (x_2,y_2). Now it's just a matter of substituting your points into the formula:

(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) = (-6--5)/(-3--7)=-1/4.

The slope is -1/4