Question

1. Find the slope of the line that goes through the points (2, 5) and (6, 7)

Answer 1

`\displaystyle m = (1)/(2)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Coordinates (x, y)
• Slope Formula:
  `\displaystyle m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (2, 5)

Point (6, 7)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:
   `\displaystyle m = (7-5)/(6-2)`
2. [Fraction] Subtract:
   `\displaystyle m = (2)/(4)`
3. [Fraction] Simplify:
   `\displaystyle m = (1)/(2)`