find the slope of the line that passes through 4,3 and 9,7

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given:

(4, 3)

(9, 7)

x1 = 4

x2 = 3

y1= 9

y2 = 7

Find the slope of the line.

Formula for the slope of the line:

m = change in y/ change in x

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

Solution:

Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

m = (7 - 9)/(3 - 4)

m = (-2)/(-1)

m = 2/1

m = 2

Final answer:
The slope of the line = 2