Question

Select the correct answer. Two points located on are J(6,1) and K(-3,8). What is the slope of?

a. -1/3
b. 3/7
c. -7/9
d. 7/9

Answer 1

The slope of a line passing through points J(6,1) and K(-3,8) is calculated using the formula for slope, resulting in a slope of -7/9.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about finding the slope of a line passing through two given points, J(6,1) and K(-3,8). To find the slope, we use the following formula:

Slope (m) = (Change in y) / (Change in x) = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are the coordinates of two points on the line. For points J(6,1) and K(-3,8), the coordinates x1=6, y1=1, x2=-3, and y2=8.

Therefore, the slope m is calculated as follows:

m = (8 - 1) / (-3 - 6) = 7 / (-9) = -7/9

So, the correct answer is c. -7/9.