Slope of a Line given points (-1, 5) and (2, -3)

Given Coordinates: x1 = -1  y1 = 5,  x2 = 2  y2 = -3
Slope Formula: m  =  
y2 − y1/x2 − x1

Substitute the given coordinates into the Slope Formula and Simplify:
m  =  
-3 − 5/2 − (-1)
m  =  
-3 − 5/2 + 1
m  =  
-8/3
m  =  –
8/3

Therefore, the Slope of a Line given points (-1, 5) and (2, -3) is equal to  –
8/3

Note: As a decimal number,  –
8/3
  -2.6666666666667

The solution above and other related solutions were provided by the Slope of a Line given Two Points Application.