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 points (1, 7) and (10, 1), we can substitute the values into the formula:
slope = (1 - 7)/(10 - 1) = -6/9 = -2/3
Therefore, the slope of the line is -2/3.
Answer: B. -2/3
What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (1, 7) and (10, 1)? (1 point)
A. 3/2
b. -2/3
C. -3/2
D. 2/3
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