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

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Sylvester · Answer 1 · 2021-03-13T10:35:49+0000

Answer:

m = 4

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run(vertical increase/horizontal increase)

Rise: 1 - (-7) = 8

Run: 3 - 1 = 2

For future problems, here's a handy formula.

y2-y1/x2-x1 = slope

Hope this helps!