Question

Which expression can be used to find the slope of a line containing the points (–3, 2) and (7, –1)?

A. (Image 092552)
B. (Image 092607)
C. (Image 092618
D. (Image 092630)

Answer 1

C. (Image 092618

Explanation:

`slope = (y_(2) - y_(1) )/(x _(2) - x_(1) )`

y1 is 2

y2 is -1

x1 is -3

x2 is 7

substitute:

`slope = ( - 1 - 2)/(7 - ( - 3))`