What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: (1, 3), (6,2)(1,3),(6,2)?

1 Answer
Jan 23, 2016

slope (m) = -1/5 15

Explanation:

To calculate the slope of a line passing through 2 points :

Use the gradient formula : m =( y_2 - y_1 )/(x_2 - x_1) m=y2y1x2x1

in this question let (x_1 , y_1 ) = (1 , 3 ) , (x_2 , y_2 ) = (6 , 2 ) (x1,y1)=(1,3),(x2,y2)=(6,2)

[substitute into the formula to obtain m] :

m =( 2 - 3) /(6 - 1 ) =( -1)/5 = -1/5 m=2361=15=15