find the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5,7) and (6,8)
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the points:
(-5,7) and (6,8)
x1 = -5
x2 = 6
y1= 7
y2 = 8
Determine 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 of y2, y1, x2, and x1 to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = 8 -7/ 6 - (-5)
m = 1/ 6 + 5
m = 1/11
Final answer:
m = 1/11