Slope of a Line given points (5, -6) and (-1, -3)

Given Coordinates: x₁ = 5  y₁ = -6,  x₂ = -1  y₂ = -3
Slope Formula: m  =  
Substitute the given coordinates into the Slope Formula and Simplify:m  =  m  =  m  =  m  =  –    (Greatest Common Factor of 3 and 6, GCF(3, 6) = 3)m  =  –
Therefore, the Slope of a Line given points (5, -6) and (-1, -3) is equal to  –

1/2

Note: As a decimal number,  –   = -0.5