Question

Find the slope of the line passing through each of the following pairs

(10,4), (2,-5)

Answer 1

m = 9/8

Explanation:

Slope formula:

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

Given:

(10,4), (2,-5)

Work:

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

m = (-5 - 4)/(2 - 10)

m = (-9)/(-8)

m = 9/8