Question

Determine the slope of the graph of linear function that passes through the point (5,8) and (-2, 9

Answer 1

The points on the graph is given as

`(5,8),\text{ }(-2,9)`

To determine the slope of the graph , use the slope formula.

`m=\frac{y_2-y_1^{}}{x_2-x_1_{}_{}}`

Substitute the values in the slope formula.

`m=(9-8)/(-2-5)`
`m=(1)/(-7)`

Thus the slope of the graph is -0.142857.