Answer:
-3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
The slope is the ratio of rise to run, the change in y divided by the change in x. It is often designated by the letter "m".
m = (change in y)/(change in x) = (-7 -(-1))/(5 -1) = -6/4
m = -3/2
The slope of the line through the given points is -3/2.
