Answer:
[tex]m=3[/tex]
General Formulas and Concepts:
Pre-Algebra
- Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
Algebra I
- Slope Formula: [tex]m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Point (-5, 7)
Point (-7, 1)
Step 2: Find slope m
- Substitute: [tex]m=\frac{1-7}{-7+5}[/tex]
- Subtract/Add: [tex]m=\frac{-6}{-2}[/tex]
- Divide: [tex]m=3[/tex]
And we have our final answer!
