Question

A line intersects the points (-7, -5) and (4,8).

Find the slope of the line and simplify completely.
Slope =

Answer 1

Slope is 13/11 or 1.18

Explanation:

x1 = -7

x2 = 4

y1 = -5

y2 = 8

Slope =
`(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)` =
`(8 - (-5))/(4 - (-7))` =
`(13)/(11)` = approx. 1.18