Question

find the slope of the line that passes through ( 10,8) and ( 1,13) simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer 1

To find the slope it is necessary to use the equation:

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

Given the points, use them to find the slope

y2=8 x2=10

y1=13 x1=1

`m=(8-13)/(10-1)=-(5)/(9)`

The slope is -5/9