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Slope of a Line — Quiz

Question 5 • Mathematics I

Line cap g cap h contains points cap g negative 2 comma 6 and cap h 5 comma negative 3 What is the slope of over left right arrow mathrm cap g cap h ?

Answer
A
negative 7 thirds
B
negative 3 sevenths
C
negative 9 sevenths
D
negative 7 ninths

Explanation

Use the slope formula: change in y divided by change in x. From (-2, 6) to (5, -3), the change in y is -3 - 6 = -9, and the change in x is 5 - (-2) = 7. The slope is -9/7, so the correct choice is negative 9 sevenths.

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