Question

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (3, 8) and (7, -7)

Answer 1

The answer would be -15/4

Explanation:

`(-7-8)/(7-3) =(-15)/(4)`

This is the answer because it is in its simplest form

Answer 2

`(-15)/(4)`

Explanation:

Given the following question:


`(x1,y1)=(3,8)`

`(x2,y2)=(7,-7)`

Use the formula over slope to find the answer. (rise / run)


`m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

`m=(-7-8)/(7-3) =(-15)/(4)`

`=(-15)/(4)`

Hope this helps.