±1/2. The equation
has two possible solutions +1/2 and -1/2.
The problem is a quadratic equations and it can be solved using the equation
.
Ordering the quadratic equation given in the problem, we obtain
where a = 4, b = 0, and c = -1
Substituting the values

Since slope is rise over run, do 4-0/7-2 which is 4/5