Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (72, 60) and (73, -5).

Answer 1

The slope of the line that passes through (72, 60) and (73, -5) is -65.

Explanation:

The formula for finding the slope of a line is (y₂₋y₁) / (x₂-x₁).

Substitute the points into the formula and solve.

(-5 - 60) / (73 - 72) =

(-65) / (1) = -65

The slope of the line is -65.

Answer 2

-65

Explanation:

We can use the slope formula

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

= (-5-60)/(73-72)

= -65/1

= -65