What us the slope of the line (-7,2) and (5,8)
Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
(-7, 2)
(5, 8)
x1 = -7
x2 = 5
y1= 2
y2 = 8
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 = (8 - 2)/(5 - (-7))
m = (8 - 2)/(5 + 7)
m = (6)/(12)
m = ½
Final answer:
The slope of the line = ½