Question

38) Find the slope of the line containing the points (2, 7) and (-5, -4).

A. 711
B. 117
C. −511
D. -1

Answer 1

B. 11/7

Explanation:

Use rise over run, (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Plug in the points:

(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

(-4 - 7) / (-5 - 2)

-11 / -7

= 11/7