I am really not understanding how to find the slope. I have a graph with the coordinates (-3,3) and (1,-5). If someone could help explain how to find the slope it would be greatly appreciated!
I have the same problem so far This is,what I put in my work
Slope = rise/run
Slope= y2-y/x2-x1
In your points
-3(x1),3(y1)
1 (x2), -5 (y2)
Now:
-5-3/1--3
-2/4
Slope is -0.5 or -1/2
Thanks! I added this example to my notes and was able to solve the rest of the problems! You have no idea how grateful I am!
Nope. y2 = -5, not 5
(-5-3)/(1 - -3) = -8/4 = -2
To find the slope of a line, you can use the formula:
slope = (change in y-coordinates) / (change in x-coordinates)
In your case, you have the coordinates (-3,3) and (1,-5).
Step 1: Identify the change in y-coordinates:
In this case, the y-coordinate changes from 3 to -5. So, the change in y-coordinates is -5 - 3 = -8.
Step 2: Identify the change in x-coordinates:
In this case, the x-coordinate changes from -3 to 1. So, the change in x-coordinates is 1 - (-3) = 1 + 3 = 4.
Step 3: Calculate the slope:
Using the formula, slope = (-8) / 4 = -2.
Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the points (-3,3) and (1,-5) is -2.