What is the slope of the line given by the equation y=-7x+11?

1 Answer
Nov 4, 2016

The slope = -7

Explanation:

y= -7x +11

If you have the equation of a straight line given in this form, you immediately know both the slope and the y-intercept.

y= mx +c is known as the 'slope-intercept form'

m = the slope and c = the y-intercept, (0,c)

The slope = -7