Question

The coordinates of two points on a line are (-3,7) and (1,0). Find the slope of the line.

Answer 1

The slope is -7/4

Explanation:

The slope formula is as follows

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

Replacing the points (-3,7) and (1,0):

`m=(0-7)/(1-(-3))=(-7)/(1+3)=-(7)/(4)`