Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the pair of points. (7, 6) and (−7, −6)

A. −17
B. 67
C. −1
D. −57

Answer 1

The formula of a slope:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

We have the points (7, 6) and (-7, -6). Substitute:

`m=(-6-6)/(-7-7)=(-12)/(-14)=(12)/(14)=(6)/(7)`

Answer: B. 6/7