Question

The slope of the line that passes through the points
(3, 14) and (7, 9) is

ASAP

Answer 1

-5/4 , by using m= (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

Answer 2

`\boxed {\boxed {\sf m= - (5)/(4) }}`

Explanation:

The formula for slope is:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points the line passes through.

The line passes through (3,14) and (7,9). Therefore,

`x_1=3 \\y_1=14 \\x_2=7 \\y_2=9`

Substitute the values into the formula.

`m= (9-14)/(7-3)`

Solve the numerator.

`m=(-5)/(7-3)`

Solve the denominator.

`m= (-5)/(4)`

This fraction is reduced, so it is the answer.

The slope is equal to -5/4