Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (9,1) (5,8)

Answer 1

The slope = - 7/4

Explanation:

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (9, 1) and (5, 8). Substitute:

`m=(8-1)/(5-9)=(7)/(-4)=-(7)/(4)`