What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: #(1, -1); (-4, -2)#?
1 Answer
Jan 28, 2016
Slope
Explanation:
Given -
#x_1=1#
#y_1=-1#
#x_2=-4#
#y_2=-2#
#m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)=(-2-(-1))/(-4-1)=(-2+1)/-5=(-1)/(-5)=1/5#
