Question

A line passes through (-2,-4) and (-6,-5). What is the slope?

A) 3/4

B) -3/4

C) 1/4

D) -1/4

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

The slope is given by

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

= (-5- -4)/(-6 - -2)

= (-5+4)/(-6+2)

= (-1) / -4