Question

Find the slope of the line between (-7, -2) and (9, 4)

A.) -3/8
B.) 3/8
C.) 6/17
D.) 2/5

Answer 1

the answer is b.) 3/8

Explanation:

the slope formula is y^2 - y^1 divided by x^2 - x^1

y^2 is 4

y^1 is -2

x^2 is 9

x^1 is -7

4 - (-2) = 6

9 - (-7) = 16

6/16 = 3/8