What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 1)(2,1) and (17, -17) ?(17,−17)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

x₁ = 2

y₁ = 1

x₂ = 17

y₂ = -17

Plug in the numbers and finish from here.