Calculate the slope of the line that passes through (8, 7) and (1, -7

Answer 1

The formula for slope between 2 points is m=(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)

The points: (8,7) and (1,-7) are (x₁,y₁) and (x₂,y₂)

Using the formula: m=(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁) = (-7-7)/(1-8) Simplify

m=-14/-7

m=2