A line goes through points (-5,2) and (-1,-4). What is the slope of the line?

Work: The slope of the line passing through the points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Thus

m = (-4-2)/(-1-(-5))

m = (-6)/(-1+5)

m = (-6)/(4)

m = -3/2