What is the slope of (6,5) and (4,7)

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Stephany

Mathematics

5 February, 11:54

What is the slope of (6,5) and (4,7)

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Makai Pope · Answer 1

m = - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's what I consider to be the simplest approach to finding the slope:

As we move from (4,7) to (6,5), x increases by 2 and y decreases by 2. Hence, the slope is m = rise / run = - 2/2, or m = - 1.

Sariah Harrell · Answer 2

The slope is - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for slope is given by

m = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)

Substituting in

m = (7-5) / (4-6)

= 2/-2

m = - 1