Question

Find the slope, if exists, of the line containing the pair of points. (-17.2, 17.3) and (-16.8, 6.2)

Answer 1

Given the points:

(x1, y1) ==> (-17.2, 17.3)

(x2, y2) ==> (-16.8, 6.2)

Let's find the slope of the line containing the pair of points.

To find the slope of the line, apply the slope formula:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Input values into the forumla and solve for the slope, m:

`\begin{gathered} m=(6.2-17.3)/(-16.8-(-17.2)) \\ \\ m=(6.2-17.3)/(-16.8+17.2) \end{gathered}`

Solving further:

`\begin{gathered} m=(-11.1)/(0.4) \\ \\ m=-27.75 \end{gathered}`

Therefore, the slope of the line is -27.75

ANSWER:

-27.75