Question

Calculate the slope of a line that passes through the points (-4,7) and (-1,3)

Answer 1

The answer is

`- (4)/(3) \\`

Explanation:

The slope of a line given two points can be found by using the formula

`m = ( y_2 - y _ 1)/(x_ 2 - x_ 1) \\`

where

(x1 , y1) and (x2 , y2) are the points

From the question the points are

(-4,7) and (-1,3)

We have

`m = (3 - 7)/( - 1 - - 4) = ( - 4)/( - 1 + 4) = - (4)/(3) \\`

We have the final answer as

`- (4)/(3) \\`

Hope this helps you