(1,3) and (-2,-4)

is m= 1/2

To determine the slope (m) of a line passing through two given points, we'll use the formula:

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

Let's substitute the coordinates of the two points into the formula:
Point 1: (x1, y1) = (1, 3)
Point 2: (x2, y2) = (-2, -4)

Now we'll plug in the values:
m = (-4 - 3) / (-2 - 1)

Simplifying further:
m = (-7) / (-3)

Dividing -7 by -3, we get:
m = 7/3

Therefore, the slope (m) of the line passing through the points (1,3) and (-2,-4) is 7/3, and not 1/2.