Question

The slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 14) and (7, 9) is ASAP

Answer 1

-5/4 , by using m= (y2-y1)/ (x2-x1)

Answer 2

Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf m= - \frac{5}{4} }}$

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for slope is:

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

where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points the line passes through.

The line passes through (3,14) and (7,9). Therefore,

$x_1=3 \\y_1=14 \\x_2=7 \\y_2=9$

Substitute the values into the formula.

$m= \frac{9-14}{7-3}$

Solve the numerator.

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

Solve the denominator.

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

This fraction is reduced, so it is the answer.

The slope is equal to -5/4