The formula to find the slope of a line passing through two given points is:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Using the given points (-10, -1) and (5, -4):
m = (-4 - (-1)) / (5 - (-10))
m = (-4 + 1) / (5 + 10)
m = -3 / 15
m = -1/5
Therefore, the slope of the line is -1/5.
Find the slope of a line that passes through (-10,-1) and (5,-4). (1 point)
O -1/5
O 1/3
O 1
O -3
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