What is the slope between the points (3,1) and (4,-1)
Mathematics · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given:
(3, 1)
(4, -1)
x1 = 3
x2 =4
y1= 1
y2 = -1
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 = (-1 - 1)/(4 - 3)
m = -2/1
m = -2
Final answer:
The slope of the line = -2