Find a slope of the line that passes through (7,9) and (1,14)

Matt Pollock asked Nov 13, 2023

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Matt Pollock asked Nov 13, 2023

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Answer:

-5/6

Explanation:

Use rise over run (change in y divided by change in x):

slope = Δy / Δx =
(y_(2) - y_(1))/(x_(2) - x_(1))

= (14 - 9) / (1 - 7) = 5 / -6 = -5/6

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