Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-4,-10) and (-7, -19)? Write

your answer in simplest form.
Answer Attempt 1 out of 2
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Answer 1

Answer: Slope = 9/5

Explanation:

Use the slope formula:

`(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Substitute the values:

`\sf{(-19-(-10))/(-7-(-2))}`

Simplify:

`\sf{(-19+10)/(-7+2)}`

`\sf{(-9)/(-5)}`

`\sf{(9)/(5)}`

Therefore, the slope is 9/5.