Question

What is the slope of (6,5) and (4,7)

Answer 1

m = -1

Explanation:

Here's what I consider to be the simplest approach to finding the slope:

As we move from (4,7) to (6,5), x increases by 2 and y decreases by 2. Hence, the slope is m = rise / run = -2/2, or m = -1.

Answer 2

The slope is -1

Explanation:

The equation for slope is given by

m = (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

Substituting in

m =(7-5)/(4-6)

= 2/-2

m = -1