What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3, –4), and (5, –7)?

Question

(1 point)

a. 2/3
b. -2/3
c. -3/2
d. 3/2

Answer 1

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Given points (3, -4) and (5, -7):

m = (-7 - (-4)) / (5 - 3)
m = (-7 + 4) / 2
m = -3 / 2

Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the pair of points (3, -4) and (5, -7) is -3/2.

Answer: c. -3/2