M= 5/7 explanation: Slope is equal to the change in y y over the change in x x , or rise over run. m = change in y change in x m = change in y change in x The change in x x is equal to the difference in x-coordinates (also called run), and the change in y y is equal to the difference in y-coordinates (also called rise). m = y 2 − y 1 x 2 − x 1 m = y 2 - y 1 x 2 - x 1 Substitute in the values of x x and y y into the equation to find the slope. m = 3 − ( − 2 ) 9 − ( 2 ) m = 3 - ( - 2 ) 9 - ( 2 ) Simplify. m = 5 9 − ( 2 ) m = 5 9 - ( 2 ) Simplify the denominator. Tap for more steps... m = 5 7