What is the slope of a line that passes through the points (-2,-7) and (-6,-2)?a.-4 fifthsb.-5 fourthsc.8 ninthsd.9 eighths?
Mathematics · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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Given the points:
( -2, - 7)
( -6, -2)
x1 = -2
x2 = -6
y1= -7
y2 = -2
Determine the slope of the line.
Formula for the slope of the line:
m = change in y/ change in x
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
Solution:
Substitute the given values to the formula for the slope of the line.
m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
m = (-2 - (-7))/(-6 - (-2))
m = (-2 + 7)/(-6 + 2)
m = -5/4
Final answer:
The slope of the line = -5/4