Math Problem Statement

Find the slope of the line that passes through (6, 4) and (9, 3).

Solution

To find the slope of the line that passes through the points (6,4)(6, 4) and (9,3)(9, 3), you can use the slope formula:

Slope (m)=y2y1x2x1\text{Slope (m)} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Here, (x1,y1)=(6,4)(x_1, y_1) = (6, 4) and (x2,y2)=(9,3)(x_2, y_2) = (9, 3). Substituting these values into the formula:

m=3496=13m = \frac{3 - 4}{9 - 6} = \frac{-1}{3}

So, the slope of the line is 13\boxed{-\frac{1}{3}}.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find interesting:

  1. What is the equation of the line passing through the same points?
  2. How do you find the y-intercept given the slope and one point?
  3. How do you determine if two lines are parallel?
  4. What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line you just calculated?
  5. How does the slope of a line affect its steepness?

Tip: The slope of a line indicates how much the y-value changes for each unit increase in the x-value. A negative slope means the line is decreasing, while a positive slope means it's increasing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Concept of slope in coordinate geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10