Question

finding the slope from points
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question
what is the slope of the line that passes through the points $(-6, 5)$ and $(-3, 20)$? write your answer in simplest form.
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope formula

The slope $m$ between two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Step2: Assign point values

Let $(x_1,y_1)=(-6,5)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(-3,20)$

Step3: Substitute into formula

$m=\frac{20-5}{-3-(-6)}=\frac{15}{3}$

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$m=5$

Answer:

$5$