Question

The formula y - y1=m(x - x,) is the point-slope form of the equation of a line where m is the slope of the line and (x,y) and (X1,Y,) are points of the line. Solve the equation for m. Find the slope of a line that includes the points (5,-2) and 6,0).

Answer 1

To find the slope of a line that includes the points (5,-2) and 6,0).​

Using the formula;

`m\text{ =}(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

where m is the slope

x₁ = 5 y₁= -2 x₂ = 6 y₂=0

substituting the values into the formula;

`m\text{ = }(0+2)/(6-5)`

m = 2/1

m=2

Hence; the slope is 2