Could someone point me in the right direction I think I got it if it is m=y2-y1 over x2-x1.

Examine the rise in gasoline prices from 1997 to 2006. The price of regular unleaded gasoline in January 1997 was $1.26 and in January 2006 the price of regular unleaded gasoline was $2.31 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006). Use the coordinates (1997, 1.26) and (2006, 2.31) to find the slope (or rate of change) between the two points. Describe how you arrived at your answer I have 1.05/10 am I doing this right?

Yes, you are on the right track! To find the slope (or rate of change) between two points, you can use the formula:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

In this case, the coordinates of the first point are (1997, 1.26) and the coordinates of the second point are (2006, 2.31). So, you need to substitute these values into the formula:

m = (2.31 - 1.26) / (2006 - 1997)

Now, let's calculate the numerator and denominator separately:

Numerator:
2.31 - 1.26 = 1.05

Denominator:
2006 - 1997 = 9

Now, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the slope:

m = 1.05 / 9

When you evaluate this expression, you will get the final value of the slope.