Question

A line passes through the points ( - 9, - 24) and (8, – 9).

Calculate the slope of the line. Write your answer as a fraction.
(If the slope is undefined, enter "DNE")

Answer 1

15 / 17

Explanation:

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

= (-9 + 24) / (8 + 9)

= 15 / 17