Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the point 3,5 and -1,7

Answer 1

Answer:

m = -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

As we move from the point (-1, 7) to the point (3, 5), x increases by 4 (this is the "run") and y decreases by 2 (this is the "rise").

Thus, the slope of the line connecting these two points is

m = rise / run = -2/4, or m = -1/2.