What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, -9) and (4, -7)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Harpo asked Apr 16, 2023

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What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1, -9) and (4, -7)?

Write your answer in simplest form.

Harpo asked Apr 16, 2023

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Answer:

The slope is
(2)/(3)

Explanation:

The slope formula:
m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

The two coordinates given: (1, -9) and (4, -7)

Let's substitute and solve:

$m = (-7-(-9))/(4-1) \\m = (2)/(3)$

Thanasissdr answered Apr 20, 2023

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