Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5, -7) and (4,−1)? in the simplest form

Answer 1

2/3

Explanation:

Use rise over run, (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Plug in the points, then simplify:

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-1 + 7) / (4 + 5)

6/9

= 2/3

So, the slope of the line is 2/3