Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through ( 2 , 7 ) and ( – 4 , 19 ) .

Answer 1

-2

Explanation:

slope form: y2-y1/x2-x1

points: x1, y1 (2,7) and x2,y2 (-4,19)

substitute the points into the form: 19-7/-4-2

simplify: 12/-6 = -2