Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (4,7) and (1,10). Simplify your answer and write it as an improper fraction, proper fraction or an integer.

Answer 1

Slope = -1

Explanation:

co-ordinates = (4,7) and (1,10)

Slope = (y² -y¹) / (x² - x¹)

= (10-7) / (1-4)

= 3 / -3

= -1