Question

What is the slope equation for (7,5) and (2,-5)

Answer 1

y2-y1. -5-5. -10
M=———. ———. ——. M=5
x2-x1. 2-7. -5

Answer 2

2

Explanation:

To find the slope, m, you use the equation:

`m \: = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)`

From our question, (x1 = 7, y1 = 5) ; ( x2 = 2, y2 = -5)

Substitute the values into the equation:

`m \: = ( - 5 - 5)/(2 - 7) \\ = 2`

The slope, m is therefore 2