What is the slope of the line that contains the points (4, -4) and ( 7, -6)

A) [tex] \frac{3}{2} [/tex]

B) -[tex] \frac{2}{3} [/tex]

C) -[tex] \frac{3}{2} [/tex]

D) 2

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Respuesta :

slope

= [-6-(-4)]/(7-4)

= (-6+4)/3

= -2/3

the correct answer - B
Given two points A(x₁,y₁) and B(x₂,y₂), the slope of the line that contains these points will be:
m=(y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)
In our case, the points are (4,-4) and (7,-6).
m=(-6-(-4)) / (7-4)=(-6+4)/3=-2/3

Answer: B) -2/3