Question

How do you find the slope given ( 3, 2 ), ( -5, -7 )?

Answer 1

Slope is `m=10/7`

Explanation:

Use the slope formula: `m= (y_2 - y_1 )/(x_2-x_1)`
where `(x_1, y_1)` is your first point and `(x_2,y_2)` is your second point.

Substitute your values: `m= (-7 - 3)/(-5-2)=10/7`