Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Formula
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x`1)
Givens
Points M(-5,4) and N(2,-1)
y2 = 4
y1 = -1
x2 = - 5
x1 = 2
Solution
m = (4 - - 1) / (-5 - 2)
m = (4 + 1) / (- 7)
m = (5) / (- 7)
Answer: m (slope ) = 5/-7
Note
The question is how do you enter it? It depends on how you have been told to enter fractions or mixed numbers. I would answer it as
-5
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7
which you will note transfers the minus sign to the top of the fraction. It shouldn't matter as long as the net result is minus.
