How do you find the slope for (1,-1); (-2,-6)?

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Meave60
Jun 15, 2015

Use the slope equation: m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) . Substitute the x and y values from the two points given.

Explanation:

Use the slope equation: m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Point 1=(1,-1)
Point 2=(-2,-6)

m=((-6-(-1)))/((-2-1))=(-5)/-3=5/3

m=5/3

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