Find the slope of the line that passes through (6, 7) and (2, 16). Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given:
(6, 7)
(2, 16)
x1 = 6
x2 = 7
y1= 2
y2 = 16
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 = (16 - 2)/(7 - 6)
m = (14)/(1)
m = 14/1
m =14/1
We write it as an improper fraction in order to suffice the given condition.
Final answer:
The slope of the line =14/1