Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through (−2, −4) and (3, 7) ?

A.9/ 7 B. 11/ 5 C. 3 D. I don't know.

Answer 1

11/5

Explanation:

-4 - 7 = -11

-2 - 3 = -5

11/5

Answer 2

B. 11/5

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-2, -4)

Point (3, 7)

Step 2: Find slope m

1. Substitute:
   `m=(7+4)/(3+2)`
2. Add:
   `m=(11)/(5)`