What is the slope of the line through (1, - 1) and (5,-7)

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Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract the "Y" values from the ordered pairs - 1 - (-7) = 6

Subtract the "X" values from the ordered pairs 1-5 = - 4

Remember slope is rise over run or y over x so the answer is - 6/4 or - 3/2 reduced

I always bring my negative to the top after I finish solving

Since you didn't provide the choices your answer is either going to be 3/-2 or - 3/2 depending if your teacher makes you bring the negative to the top