Find the slope of the line thru the points (4,2) & (-7,6)
explain, thanks a bunch!
2007-04-21 11:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Slope Formula
m = y₂- y₁/ x₂- x₁
Ordered Pair
(4, 2)(- 7, 6)
m = 6 - 2 / - 7 - 4
m = 4 / - 11
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2007-04-21 12:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rise over run
(6-2)divided by (-7-4)= 4/-11=-.36 repeating so your line must be going downward becasue the slope is negative
2007-04-21 18:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by me3mae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change in y/change in x
(2-6)/(4+7) = -4/11
2007-04-21 18:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by jules0512 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at this slope calculator (it will show you the steps as well) and it give you instant feedback with any problem you have
http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Linear-equations/slope.solver
2007-04-21 18:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Jim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋