SOLUTION: What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5,-7) and (4,-1) Write your answer in simplest form

Question 1173099: What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5,-7) and (4,-1)
Write your answer in simplest form
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi, 

m =

(-5,-7) and   

 (4,-1)

m = -6/-9 = 2/3   



P(4,-1)

 y +1 = (2/3)(x -4)

 y = (2/3)x - 8/3 - 1

y = (2/3)x - 11/3   0r  3y - 2x  = -11

Wish You the Best in your Studies.



 

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