Question

Find the Slope
of the equation that
passes through (4,9)and (-1,-6).

Answer 1

Explanation:

Slope = (-6-9)/(-1-4) = -15/-5 = 3

Answer 2

`m=3`

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 Iu

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

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (4, 9)

Point (-1, -6)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute [SF]:
   `m=(-6-9)/(-1-4)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(-15)/(-5)`
3. Divide:
   `m=3`