Question

Which proportion can be used to show that the slope of JL is equal to the slope of MP

Answer 1

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Explanation:

As per the graph we have:

• Coordinates of JL are J(-7, 4), L(-4, 0)

• Coordinates of MP are M(-10, 8), P(-1, -4)

Slope formula is:

• m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

Slope of JL:

• (0 - 4)/(-4-(-7)) = - 4 / 3

Slope of MP:

• (-4 -8)/(-1- (-10)) = -12 / 9 = - 4/3