if the given points are (3, 4) and (5, -7), then the slope of the line is?
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
(3, 4)
(5, -7)
x1 = 3
x2 = 5
y1= 4
y2 = -7
Find the slope of the line.
Formula for the slope of the line:
m = change in y/ change in x
m = (-7 - 4)/(5 - 3)
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = (-7 - 4)/(5 - 3)
m = (-11)/(2)
m = -11 / 2
m = -11 / 2
Final answer:
The slope of the line = -11 / 2