Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (9, 10) and (5, 19).

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

Answer 1

`m=(-9)/(4)`

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 (9, 10)

Point (5, 19)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(19-10)/(5-9)`
2. Subtract:
   `m=(9)/(-4)`
3. Simplify:
   `m=(-9)/(4)`