Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-7, -4) and

(-11, -2)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

-1/2

Explanation:

We can use the slope formula

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

= ( -2 - -4)/( -11 - -7)

=( -2+4)/( -11+7)

= 2 / -4

= -1/2