Question

find the slope of the line that passes through (-1, 54) and (85, 74).

simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Explanation:

Identify the given coordinates

$$ (x_1, y_1) = (-1, 54),\quad (x_2, y_2) = (85, 74) $$

Apply the slope formula

$$ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{74 - 54}{85 - (-1)} $$

Simplify the expression

$$ m = \frac{20}{86} = \frac{10}{43} $$

Answer:

Find the slope of the line that passes through \((-1, 54)\) and \((85, 74)\).

Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

<blank>\(\frac{10}{43}\)</blank>