Question

A line contains the points(−26, −37) and(−32, −61).

What is the slope of the line in simplified form?

Question 1 options:

4


-4


14

−14

Answer 1

Answer: 4 (Option 1)

Explanation:

The slope of the line = (y₂ - y₁) ÷ (x₂ - x₁)

= (-37 - (-61)) ÷ (-26 - (-32))

= 24 ÷ 6

= 4