What is the slope of the line passing through # (0,0); (-2,7)#? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Slope 1 Answer Serena D. Apr 28, 2018 #-7/2# Explanation: Slope (#m#) through two points #(x_1, y_1), (x_2, y_2)#: #(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)# #(7-0)/(-2-0)# #7/(-2)# #-7/2# Answer link Related questions What is Slope? How can slope be undefined? How do you calculate slope from a graph? How do you calculate the slope given two points? How does a positive slope differ from a negative slope? How does change in the slope affect the steepness of a line? Why is the slope of a horizontal line is zero? How do you determine the slope of #(3, –5)# and #(–2, 9)#? How do you determine the slope of #(1/3, 3/4)# and #(–2, 6)#? How do you determine the slope of #(2,7)# and #(7,2)#? See all questions in Slope Impact of this question 1277 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License