Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 9) and (7, 5)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: m = -1

Explanation:

Slope formula is m = y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

Plug the numbers in the equation, it is:

m = 5 - 9 / 7 - 3

m = -4 / 4

m = -1