How do you find the slope given (0,5) and (-3, -4)?

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Answer 1 · 2016-08-31T07:23:05

The slope #m# of a line thro. pts. #(x_1,y_1) and (x_2,y_2)# is,

defined by, #m=(y_1-y_2)/(x_1-x_2), x_1!=x_2#.

In our case, the reqd. slope is #3#.

Answer 2 · 2016-08-31T08:25:26

Use the formula; the answer is 3.

#(-4-5)/(-3-0)=-9/-3=3#

For slope, you should do this:

#(Y2-Y1)/(X2-X1)=Slope#
Where (-3, -4) is (X2, Y2)
and (0, 5) is (X1, Y1)