Question

what is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-7,-2) and (-15,-14) write your answer in simplest form

Answer 1

3/2

Explanation:

slope = m = change in y/change in x OR y2-y1/x2-x1

change in y: -14 - -2= -12 (or -14 + 2, because two negatives make a positive)

change in x: -15- -7 = -8 (or -15+ 7 due to two negatives making a postive)

slope = -12/-8 = 3/2