Question

Find the slope between (-1, 7) and (-3, 1).

Answer 1

`m=3`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-1, 7)

Point (-3, 1)

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Substitute [SF]:
   `m=(1-7)/(-3+1)`
2. Subtract/Add:
   `m=(-6)/(-2)`
3. Divide:
   `m=3`