Given the points (10, 2) and (-7, -9) find the slope.

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mathmale · Answer

There's a standard, much-used formula for the slope of a line connecting 2 given points.  Look up "slope" on the 'Net if need be.  Apply that formula to the 2 given points.  Pls show your work.

rye2581 · Answer

That more so what im looking for the slope intercept form.

amorfide · Answer

$$m=\frac{ y_{2}-y_{1} }{ x_{2}-x_{1} }$$

where m is the gradient
the y2 y1 x2 x1 represent the values from the coordinates

rye2581 · Answer

I got -7/-17 and slope intercept is y=mx+b ? im so confused I havent done this is so long.

amorfide · Answer

it is only asking for the slope

rye2581 · Answer

yes

amorfide · Answer

so you don't need slope intercept form

amorfide · Answer

just use the formula I gave and that is your answer

rye2581 · Answer

perfect thank you so much!

amorfide · Answer

for the record

-9-2=-11

amorfide · Answer

so you should have

-11/-17

the negative sign cancels

11/17

rye2581 · Answer

I did -9-(-2) and got -7

amorfide · Answer

your coordinate says (10,2)
that is a positive 2
hence it would be

-9-(2)

rye2581 · Answer

awhh I see it now, Thank you