Question

The slope of the line that passes through the point (17,20) and (1,-8) is

Answer 1

Answer:

y = m x + b      standard form of equation for straight line\

        m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) = (20 - -8) / 17 - 1) = 28 / 16

        m = 7 / 4