What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (1, 7) and (10, 1)? (1 point)

3-2
0- 2-3
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3-2
2-3

1 answer

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula:

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

Using the coordinates (1, 7) and (10, 1):

slope = (1 - 7) / (10 - 1)
slope = -6 / 9
slope = -2/3

So, the slope of the line is -2/3.