Question

Find the slope of the line passing through each of the following pairs of points. (–7, 1) (7, 8)

Answer 1

1/2

Explanation:

Slope(m)

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

= (8 - 1)/(7+7)

= 7/14

= 1/2

Answer 2

Use the equation Y2 - Y1/ X2- X1 = 7/14.