Question

Find the slope of the line passing through given points G(3, 7) and K(–2, –3).

Answer 1

Given points are G(3, 7) and K(–2, –3).

Let x₁ = 3, x₂ = – 2, y₁ = 7, y₂ = – 3

∴ Slope of line GK = `(y_2 - y_1)/(x_2 - x_1)`

⇒ Slope of line GK = `(-3 - 7)/(-2 - 3)`

= `(-10)/(-5)`

= 2

As a result, the slope of the line GK is 2.