Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through (9,1) (5,8)

Answer 1

Answer:

The slope  = - 7/4

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of a slope:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have the points (9, 1) and (5, 8). Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{8-1}{5-9}=\dfrac{7}{-4}=-\dfrac{7}{4}$