Find the slope of the line that passes through (5, 8) and (1, 5).

Answer 1

Hello Cory,

The definition of slope is m = rise/run = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁) where x1= 5, y1 = 8, x2 = 1, y2 = 5

So slope would be: m = (5-8)/(1-5)

You would do the math from there and find the slope.

Cheers.