Question

Find the slope of the line containing the points (7, 5) and (2, 4).

Answer 1

`\boxed{ (1)/(5) }`

Explanation:

Let the points be A and B

A ( 7 , 5 ) ⇒( x₁ , y₁ )

B ( 2 , 4 )⇒( x₂ , y₂ )

Now, let's find the slope of the line which contains these points:

Slope =
`\mathsf{(y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) }`

plug the values

⇒
`\mathsf{ (4 - 5)/(2 - 7) }`

Calculate

⇒
`\mathsf{ ( - 1)/( - 5) }`

Reduce the fraction with -1

⇒
`\mathsf{ (1)/(5) }`

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