What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: # (-1,3),(4,-3) #?

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BRIAN M.
Mar 11, 2016

The slope is #m = -6/5#

Explanation:

The formula for the slope of a line based upon two coordinate points is

#m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)#

For the coordinate points #(-1,3) and (4,-3)#
#x_1 = -1#
#x_2 = 4#
#y_1 = 3#
#y_2 = -3#

#m = (-3-3)/(4-(-1))#

#m = -6/5#

The slope is #m = -6/5#

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