Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: #(4,1), (-2,-7) #?

Answer 1

`(4)/(3)`

Explanation:

`(4,1), (-2,-7)`

slope formula: `(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

Now, you plug 'em in.

`(-7-1)/(-2-4)` = `(-8)/(-6)` = `(-4)/(-3)` = `(4)/(3)`

The slope is `(4)/(3)`