Question

Using the slope formula, find the slope of the line through the given points. (11,0) and (3,-6)

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

(3, -6) = (x₁, y₁)

(11, 0) = (x₂, y₂)

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

`m=(0-(-6))/(11-3)` (two negative signs cancel each other out and become positive)

`m=(0+6)/(11-3)`

`m=(6)/(8)` Simplify the fraction

`m=(3)/(4)`