Question

Determine the slope of a line that passes through A(-4, 7) and B(6,3)

Answer 1

`m=(-2)/(5)`

Explanation:

Use the formula:

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

Plug in the numbers (coordinates) given, like so:

`m=(3-7)/(6+4)`

`m=(-4)/(10)`

Simplify:

`m=(-2)/(5)`

Answer 2

-2/5

Explanation:

The slope is found by

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

= (3-7)/(6 - -4)

= -4/(6+4)

- 4/(10)

= -2/5