Q. What is the slope of the line through (−10,1) and (0,−4)? Choose 1 answer: (A) 2(B) 21(C) −21(D) −2
Identify the slope formula: Identify the slope formula.The slope of a line passing through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by the formula:Slope = x2−x1y2−y1
Substitute the given points: Substitute the given points into the slope formula.We have the points (−10,1) and (0,−4). Let's denote these points as (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) respectively.So, x1=−10, y1=1, x2=0, and y2=−4.Slope = x2−x1y2−y1=0−(−10)−4−1
Calculate the change in y: Calculate the change in y y2−y1.Change in y = −4−1=−5
Calculate the change in x: Calculate the change in x (x2−x1).Change in x = 0−(−10)=0+10=10
Calculate the slope: Calculate the slope using the changes in y and x.Slope = Change in xChange in y=10−5
Simplify the slope: Simplify the slope to its lowest terms.Slope = 10−5=2−1
Match the calculated slope: Match the calculated slope to the given answer choices.The calculated slope is −21, which corresponds to answer choice (C) −(21).