Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (8,4) and (1,9). Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer 1

Remember that the formula for slope between ponits (a,c) and (b,d) is:

`m=(d-c)/(b-a)`

Using this, and the points given:

`m=(9-4)/(1-8)\rightarrow m=(5)/(-7)\Rightarrow m=-(5)/(7)`

This way, the slope is -5/7