SOLUTION: Using the given points, determine the slope. (0, 32) and (100, 212)

Question 549012: Using the given points, determine the slope.
(0, 32) and (100, 212)
Found 2 solutions by mathie123, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by mathie123(224) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We have a slope formula that says :

where (x2,y2) and (x1,y1) are two points on the line.
You have two points, you just have to substitute them into the formula above and solve for m.
Hopefully this helps:)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Note: is the first point . So this means that and .
Also, is the second point . So this means that and .

Start with the slope formula.

Plug in , , , and

Subtract from to get

Subtract from to get

Reduce

So the slope of the line that goes through the points and is

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