Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (7,5) and (5, 8).

Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer

Answer 1

slope is -3/2

Explanation:

Use the slope formula

y2-y1/x2-x1=m (rise over run)

(7,5) (5,8)

x1 y1 x2 y2

8-5/5-7=m

-(3/2)=m