Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
m = slope where
m = rise / run
rise = y2 - y1
run = x2 - x1
where
the given point P1 = (7, -12)
and is in the form of (x1,y1)
and
the given point P2 = (-9,36)
is in the form of (x2,y2)
then
m = ( y2 - y1 ) / ( x2 - x1 )
m = ( 36 - (-12) ) / ( -9 -7 )
m = ( 36 + 12 ) / ( - 16 )
m = 48 / - 16
m = - 3
the slope is negative 3
slope = - 3
