Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points

(2,-5) and (7, 1).
Step 1: Choose (x1, y₁).
x₁ = ₁ y₁=

Answer 1

m = 6/5

Explanation:

We are asked to find the slope of the line that passes through the following two points:

(2,-5) and (7,1)

Use the formula:

`\sf{m=\cfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}}`

Substitute the values.

`\sf{m=\cfrac{1-(-5)}{7-2}}`

`\sf{m=\cfrac{1+5}{5}}`

`\sf{m=\cfrac{6}{5}}`

Therefore, the slope is 6/5.