What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: #(3, 5) ,(-4, 1) #?

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Mr. Hsia
May 21, 2018

Slope = #4/7#

Explanation:

Slope Formula = #(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)#
1st Point is #(3, 5)#
2nd Point is #(-4, 1)#

Slope = #(1 - 5)/(-4 - 3) = -4/-7 = 4/7#

Jim G.
May 21, 2018

#"slope "=4/7#

Explanation:

#"calculate the slope m using the "color(blue)"gradient formula"#

#•color(white)(x)m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)#

#"let "(x_1,y_1)=(3,5)" and "(x_2,y_2)=(-4,1)#

#rArrm=(1-5)/(-4-3)=(-4)/(-7)=4/7#

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