Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (4,9) and (1, 16).

Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction

Answer 1

• -3/7

Explanation:

• First label the pairs as x1, y1, x2, and y2. 4 would be x1 and 9 would be y1. 1 would be x2 and 16 would be y2.
• The formula is x2-x1/ y2- y1
• Plug the numbers in and you get 1-4/16-9
• Combine: -3/7
• It can't be simplified any more so that is your answer

Answer 2

-7/3

Explanation:

The formula for slope is [ y2-y1/x2-x1 ].

16-9/1-4

7/-3

-7/3

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