Question

A line crosses through the points (0,2) and (-10, -16). Which of the following is the slope of the line?

A. 9/5
B. 5/9
C. -9/5
D. 1/3

Answer 1

A). 9/5

Explanation:

To find the slope, plug the values of x and y into the slope formula.

y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

-16 - 2 / -10 - 0

9/5