Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the points (11,13) and (7,10).

Answer 1

Slope is equal to the change in y over the change in x , or rise over run.

m=change in / y change in x

The change in x is equal to the difference in x-coordinates (also called run), and the change in y is equal to the difference in y-coordinates (also called rise).

m=y2−y1/x2−x1

Substitute in the values of x and y into the equation to find the slope.

m=10−(13)/7−(11) Simplify.

m=34

Explanation:

Answer 2

m = 3/4

Explanation:

The horizontal change in x is 4 and the vertical change 3. The slope is therefore m = rise / run = 3/4.