Question

Find the slope between the points. �. (5, −3) (7, 4)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf m= \frac{7}{2} \ or \ 3.5 }}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope formula is the change in y over the change in x.

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

In this formula, (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points given. We are given the points (5, -3) and (7,4). Therefore,

$x_1=5 \\y_1= -3\\x_2=7 \\y_2=4$

Substitute the values into the formula.

$m=\frac{4--3}{7-5}$

Solve the numerator.

• 4 - -3 = 4+3 = 7

$m=\frac{7}{7-5}$

Solve the denominator

• 7-5=2

$m=\frac{7}{2}$

$m=3.5$

The slope between the points is 7/2 or 3.5

Answer 2

Answer: slope is $\frac{7}{2}$ or 3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope =  $\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ = $\frac{4-(-3)}{7-5}$ = $\frac{7}{2}$