Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points ( 4 , − 2 ) (24,−17)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

y=-3/4x+1

Explanation:

Answer 2

-3/4

Explanation:

The slope is given by

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= (-17- -2)/(24-4)

= (-17+2)/ (24-4)

= -15/20

= -3/4