Answer:
![m=3](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/middle-school/1gd7netuxdn1rni2nn5jlsja6h6py5j1k1.png)
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
Algebra I
- Slope Formula:
![m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/middle-school/e9lgdayfzr27dyurvzbw9lffpiv7535tiv.png)
Explanation:
Step 1: Define
Point (-1, 7)
Point (-3, 1)
Step 2: Solve for x
- Substitute [SF]:
![m=(1-7)/(-3+1)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/college/x3j6sby6ptfp498eiq3yilmbqbaobx7s2w.png)
- Subtract/Add:
![m=(-6)/(-2)](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/high-school/5shvjogl404spwkrdf144loauw8b72f1qw.png)
- Divide:
![m=3](https://img.qammunity.org/2021/formulas/mathematics/middle-school/1gd7netuxdn1rni2nn5jlsja6h6py5j1k1.png)