Question

Line 1 passes through the points (-2,-7) and (1,2). Line 2 passes through the points (5,-2) and (8,-2). Find the slope of each line. Which line has the greater​ slope?

Answer 1

Answer:

The slopes are 3 and 0. The points (-2,-7) and (1,2) has a greater slope.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the slope, substitute the points into the slope formula.

$m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} =\frac{2--7}{1--2} =\frac{9}{3} =3$

$m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1} =\frac{-2--2}{8-5} =\frac{0}{3} =0$

The points (-2,-7) and (1,2) has a greater slope.