How do you find the slope given (16, 0) and (9, 2)?

1 Answer
Nov 20, 2015

The slope is -2/7
The intercept is 32/7

Explanation:

Equation for a linear function

y = k*x +m

Where k is the slope and m is the intercept.

k=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)
k=(2-0)/(9-16)=-2/7

The point (16,0) is on the line

0=-2/7*16+m
m=2/7*16=32/7