Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-5, 7) and (-7, 1).

Answer 1

`m=3`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-5, 7)

Point (-7, 1)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(1-7)/(-7+5)`
2. Subtract/Add:
   `m=(-6)/(-2)`
3. Divide:
   `m=3`

And we have our final answer!