43Slope between two points
A line in the xy-plane passes through the points (−3, 4) and (5, −8). What is the slope of the line? A) −3/2 B) −2/3 C) 2/3 D) 3/2
The slope is −3/2, matching choice A. Using rise over run: (−8−4)/(5−(−3)) = −12/8 = −3/2.
A line in the xy-plane passes through the points (−3, 4) and (5, −8). What is the slope of the line? A) −3/2 B) −2/3 C) 2/3 D) 3/2
The slope is −3/2, matching choice A. Using rise over run: (−8−4)/(5−(−3)) = −12/8 = −3/2.