How do you calculate the slope of a line using the points (3, 0) and (2, 7)?

To determine the slope of a line given two points, you can use the slope formula:

Slope (m) = (y₂ – y₁) / (x₂ – x₁)

In our case, we have two points: (3, 0) and (2, 7). Here are the coordinates:

• Point 1 (x₁, y₁) = (3, 0)
• Point 2 (x₂, y₂) = (2, 7)

Now, plug the coordinates into the slope formula:

m = (7 – 0) / (2 – 3)

This simplifies to:

m = 7 / (-1)

Thus, the slope is:

m = -7

So, the slope of the line that passes through the points (3, 0) and (2, 7) is -7.