(1,3) and (-2,-4)
is m= 1/2
To determine the slope (m) of a line passing through two given points, we'll use the formula:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Let's substitute the coordinates of the two points into the formula:
Point 1: (x1, y1) = (1, 3)
Point 2: (x2, y2) = (-2, -4)
Now we'll plug in the values:
m = (-4 - 3) / (-2 - 1)
Simplifying further:
m = (-7) / (-3)
Dividing -7 by -3, we get:
m = 7/3
Therefore, the slope (m) of the line passing through the points (1,3) and (-2,-4) is 7/3, and not 1/2.