Find the slope of a line that passes through (-10, -1) and (5, -4).
−15
negative 1 fifth
13
1 third
1
1
-3
The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) can be found using the formula:
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
In this case, the two points are (-10, -1) and (5, -4).
slope = (-4 - (-1)) / (5 - (-10))
= (-4 + 1) / (5 + 10)
= -3 / 15
= -1 / 5
Therefore, the slope of the line passing through these two points is -1/5, or negative 1 fifth.