Question

What is the slope of the line passing through the following points: #(16, 0) , (9, 2) #?

Answer 1

`m=-2/7`

Explanation:

The slope `m` passing through two given points:

`P_1(x_1,y_1)=(16;0)` and `P_2(x_2,y_2)=(9;2)` is:

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

`:. m=(2-0)/(9-16)=2/(-7)=-2/7`