Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (1,7) and (3,1)

Answer 1

Answer: -3

Explanation:

slope = m = y2-y1/x2-x1

= 1-7 /3-1

= -6/2

=-3

Answer 2

1-7/3-1
-6/2
-3
Therefore, the slope of the line that passes through these points is -3.