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

1 Answer
Feb 26, 2016

# 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 #