Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: #(4,1), (-7,0) #?

Answer 1

`m = 1/11`

Explanation:

To find the gradient (slope) of a line passing through 2 points use the `color(blue) " gradient formula "`

`m = (y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

where`(x_1,y_1) " and " (x_2,y_2)" are the coords of the 2 points "`

let`(x_1,y_1) = (4,1) " and " (x_2,y_2) = (-7,0)`

substitute these values into the equation for m

`rArr m =(0 - 1 )/(-7 -4) = (-1)/(-11) = 1/11`