what ls the slope point

Question

(-10, 3) and (-2,-5)

Answer 1

Let (x₁,y₁) = (-10,3) and (x₂,y₂) = (-2,-5).  The slope, m, is the difference in the y-coordinates of the two points divided by the difference in the x-coordinates:

 

m = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)

 

m = (-5 - 3)/(-2 - -10) = -8/8 = -1

 

The point-slope form of the straight line connecting the two points would be:

 

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

 

You can choose either point, but let's use (-10,3):

 

y - 3 = -(x + 10)