What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points? (1, 7), (10, 1)

A. 3/2

B. -2/3

C. -3/2

D. 2/3

Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points? (1, 7), (10, 1)

A. 3/2	

B. -2/3	

C. -3/2	

D. 2/3

amistre64 · Answer

slope is simple enough, first subtract one point from the other

 (10, 1)
- (1, 7)
-------
    x, y


then slope is equal to y/x

can you tell me the values of x and y?

anonymous · Answer

idk what it is

amistre64 · Answer

you need to have learned how to subtract by now ....

anonymous · Answer

B, -2/3 i took the test today :)

anonymous · Answer

remeber slope is rise over run, as well as the equation y = m x + b

anonymous · Answer

thanks im trying to graduate this month and i have to do this stupid math

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome i know the frustration :P

anonymous · Answer

y2-y1/x2-x1 = m (slope)