Question

FIND THE SLOPE. SHOW YOUR WORK.

(17,11) (5,0)

M =____

Answer 1

For this case we have the following points:

`(x1, y1) = (17,11)\\(x2, y2) = (5,0)`

The equation of the slope of a line is given by:

`m = \frac {(y2-y1)} {(x2-x1)}`

Substituting the given points we have:

`m = \frac {(0-11)} {(5-17)}`

`m = \frac {-11} {- 12}`

`m = \frac {11} {12}`

Thus, the slope of the line that passes through the given points is:

`m = \frac {11} {12}`

Answer:

`m = \frac {11} {12}`

Answer 2

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

m = (0-11)/(5-17)

m = -11/-12

m = 11/12