What is the slope of the line shown below? A. - 2/7 B. - 7/2 C. 7/2 D. 2/7

Denis Balko asked Apr 10, 2023

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What is the slope of the line shown below?
A. - 2/7
B. - 7/2
C. 7/2
D. 2/7

Denis Balko asked Apr 10, 2023

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Answer:

A. - (2/7)

Explanation:

The slope can be calculated as the Rise/Run from the 2 given points:

Rise = (1 - 3) = -2

Run = (3 - (-4)) = 7

Rise/Run = -2/7

The slope is -(2/7)

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