Q. What is the slope of the line through (−4,2) and (3,−3)? Choose 1 answer: (A) 57 (B) −57 (C) −75 (D) 75
Identify the slope formula: Identify the slope formula.The slope of a line 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 (−4,2) and (3,−3). Let's denote (−4,2) as (x1,y1) and (3,−3) as (x2,y2).So, x1=−4, y1=2, x2=3, and y2=−3.Slope = (3,−3)0
Perform the subtraction: Perform the subtraction in the numerator and the denominator.Numerator: −3−2=−5Denominator: 3−(−4)=3+4=7Slope = 7−5
Determine the correct answer: Determine the correct answer from the given options.The slope we calculated is −75, which corresponds to option (C) −(75).