Answer:
m=4
Step-by-step explanation:
Slope can be found using the following formula:
[tex]m=\frac{y_{2} -y_{1} }{x_{2} -x_{1} }[/tex]
where [tex](x_{1},y_{1})[/tex] and [tex](x_{2},y_{2})[/tex] are points on the line.
We are given the points (3,9) and (1,1). Therefore,
[tex]x_{1}=3\\y_{1}=9 \\x_{2}=1\\y_{2}=1[/tex]
Substitute each value into the formula.
[tex]m=\frac{1-9}{1-3}[/tex]
Subtract in the numerator first.
[tex]m=\frac{-8}{1-3}[/tex]
Subtract in the denominator.
[tex]m=\frac{-8}{-2}[/tex]
Divide.
[tex]m=4[/tex]
The slope of the line is 4.
