Write an equation for (2,-2) & (5,7) in point slope form of the line that passes through the graph

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given:

(2, -2)

(5, 7)

x1 = 2

x2 = 5

y1= -2

y2 = 7

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 = (7 - (-2))/(5 - 2)

m = (7 + 2)/3

m = 9/3

m = 3

Final answer:
The slope of the line = 3