Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (-3,-7) and (7,9)

Answer 1

m = 8/5

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-3,-7) and (7,9)

We see the y increase by 16 and the x increase by 10, so the slope is

m = 16/10 = 8/5

So, the slope is 8/5

Answer 2

Explanation:

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) can be found using the formula:

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

Plugging in the given points, we get:

Slope = (9 - (-7)) / (7 - (-3))

= 16 / 10

= 1.6

So the slope of the line passing through (-3, -7) and (7, 9) is 1.6.