Question

What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (3.2) and (7,-12)?

0 1 2
0 -2
2
0 1

Answer 1

`m=(-7)/(2)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (3, 2)

Point (7, -12)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute [SF]:
   `m=(-12-2)/(7-3)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-14)/(4)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(-7)/(2)`