Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points R(11, 6) and S(9, -1)?

Answer 1

`m = (7)/(2)`

Explanation:

Use the formula:

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

Plug in the numbers (coordinates) given:

`m = (-1-6)/(9-11)`

`m = (-7)/(-2)` →
`m = (7)/(2)`

Answer 2

The slope is 7/2

Explanation:

The slope of a line can be found by

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

= (-1 -6)/(9 - 11)

-7 / -2

7/2