Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points

(−5,−7) and (4,−1)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

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Answer:

2/3

Explanation:

The slope is found using the slope formula:

m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)

m = (-1 -(-7))/(4 -(-5)) = 6/9 = 2/3

The slope of the line is 2/3.

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The attached graph shows the equation of the line in point-slope form.