Question

Find the slope of the line that contains the points (2, 2) and (-7,-4).

Answer 1

To find the slope (m), use the slope formula:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)` And plug in the two points

(-7, -4) = (x₁, y₁)

(2, 2) = (x₂, y₂)

[lines go from left to right, so the point furthest to the left is the 1st point]

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`m=(2-(-4))/(2-(-7))` [two negative signs cancel each other out and become positive]

`m=(2+4)/(2+7)`

`m=(6)/(9)`

Answer 2

6, 9

Explanation:

y1-y2 over x1-x2

slope formula ^^