Question

How do you find the slope of the line between point (-9,5) and point (-3,8)?

Answer 1

`m = 1/2`

Explanation:

"Subtract the y-values, over, subtract the x-values"

The formula is `m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

substitute:`(8-5)/(-3-(-9)) = 3/(-3+9)`

`m = 3/6 = 1/2`