Question

Find the slope of the lines passing through the given point.

 P (–3, 1) , Q (5, –2) 

Answer 1

P (–3, 1) , Q (5, –2)
Slope =  \[\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{- 2 - 1}{5 - \left( - 3 \right)} = \frac{- 3}{8}\]