What is the slope of the line containing the points (10,3) and (5,5)?

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A.5/2
B. 5/5
C. -2/5
D. 7/0

2007-04-24 07:17:59 · 3 answers · asked by Lizza C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

y = mx + b where m = slope

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

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

so the answer is C. -2/5

2007-04-24 07:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by blueskies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The slope formula:
m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
m=(5-3)/(5-10)
m=-2/5

The answer is c.

2007-04-25 12:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

slope=m=(y2-y1)(x2-x1)

x1=10
y1=3

x2=5
y2=5

Subsitute values into formula

m=(5-3)/(5-10)

m= -2/5

2007-04-24 14:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by Robert L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋