Question

Here are two points: (-3, 4), (1, 7). What is the slope of the line between them?

A.4/3
B.3/4
C.1/6
D.2/3

Answer 1

B. 3/4

Explanation:

Let the equation of line be represented as A

Now , the value of A is

Let the first point be P = P ( -3 , 4 )

Let the second point be Q = Q ( 1 , 7 )

Now , the slope of the line between the two points is given by the formula ,

Slope m = ( y₂ - y₁ ) / ( x₂ - x₁ )

Substituting the values in the equation , we get

Slope m = ( 7 - 4 ) / ( 1 - ( -3 ) )

On simplifying the equation , we get

Slope m = 3 / 4