find the slope (-1,5) (3,1)

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given :

(-1,5) (3,1)

x1 = -1 , y1 = 5

x2 = 3 , y2 = 1

Slope, m = ?

Formula:

m = y2 - y1/x2 - x1

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

m = -4/(3+1)

m = -4/4

m = -1

 

Hence, slope of given points is -1.