Q. What is the slope of the line through (−5,−10) and (−1,5) ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 415(B) −154(C) −415(D) 154
Identify 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 given points: Substitute the given points into the slope formula.We have the points (−5,−10) and (−1,5). Let's denote these points as (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) respectively.So, x1=−5, y1=−10, x2=−1, and y2=5.Slope = −1−(−5)5−(−10)
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations for the numerator and the denominator.Numerator: 5−(−10)=5+10=15Denominator: −1−(−5)=−1+5=4
Calculate slope: Calculate the slope using the results from Step 3. Slope = 415