Question

Line GH contains points G(–2, 6) and H(5, –3). What is the slope of ?

–negative StartFraction 7 Over 3 EndFraction
–negative StartFraction 9 Over 7 EndFraction
–negative StartFraction 7 Over 9 EndFraction
–negative StartFraction 3 Over 7 EndFraction

Answer 1

The answer is B

Answer 2

`\Huge\boxed{\mathsf{-(9)/(7) }}}`

Explanation:

SLOPE FORMULA:

`\displaystyle \mathsf{(Y_2-Y_1)/(X_2-X_1)=(RISE)/(RUN)  }`

Y2=(-3)

Y1=6

X2=5

X1=(-2)

Solve.

`\displaystyle \mathsf{((-3)-6)/(5-(-2))=((-3)-6)/(5+2)= (-9)/(7)=\boxed{\mathsf{-(9)/(7)}  }}`

The slope is -9/7.