Question

Line AB contains points A (8,-4) and B (1, -5). The slope of line AB is

A. -7
B. -1/7
C. 1/7
D. 7
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Answer 1

1/7

Explanation:

The slope is given by

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

= (-5- -4)/(1-8)

= (-5+4)/(1-8)

=-1 /-7

1/7