Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Linear Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 90: 51

Answer

$\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

m is the slope of the line. $m=\frac{\triangle y}{\triangle x}=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}=\frac{1-\frac{3}{4}}{0-(-\frac{1}{2})}=\frac{\frac{1}{4}}{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{1}{2}$
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