Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-9, -3) and (7. -7).

Answer 1

-1/4 is what i got for my answer

Answer 2

`m=(-1)/(4)`

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 (-9, -3)

Point (7, -7)

Step 2: Find slope m

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

1. Substitute [SF]:
   `m=(-7+3)/(7+9)`
2. Add:
   `m=(-4)/(16)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(-1)/(4)`