What is the slope of the line parallel to a line that passes through the points L(0, 5) and Q(4, -5) A) 5/2 B) -5/2 C) 2/5 D) -2/5
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given:
(0, 5)
(4, -5)
x1 = 0
x2 = 4
y1= 5
y2 = -5
Find 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 = (-5 - 5)/(4 - 0)
m = -10/4
m = -5/2
m = -5/2
Final answer:
The slope of the line: B = -5/2