Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points left parenthesis, 9, comma, minus, 5, right parenthesis(9,−5) and left parenthesis, 1, comma, minus, 1, right parenthesis(1,−1)? Write your answer in simplest form.
Answer
Attempt 1 out of 2

Answer 1

Slope = (−5 − (−1)) / (9 − 1) = (−4) / 8 = −1/2.