A line contains the points P(1, 1) and Q(7, 10). What is the slope of the line?

Fauziya asked Feb 25, 2023

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Fauziya asked Feb 25, 2023

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Answer:

(3)/(2)

Explanation:

to find the slope (gradient) use the formula

$slope = (change \: in \: y)/(change \: in \: x)$

slope = (10 - 1)/(7 - 1)

slope = (9)/(6)

9/6 can be simplified to 3/2 (as you do 9 ÷ 3 = 3 and 6 ÷ 3 = 2)

the slope is 3/2

Punkle answered Mar 1, 2023

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