Question

The graph of a proportional linear equation contains the point (−10,4)
. What is the slope of the line?(1 point)

Answer 1

In a proportional linear equation, the relationship can be expressed in the form \( y = kx \), where \( k \) is the slope.

Given the point \( (-10, 4) \), we can use this point to find the slope \( k \).

Substituting \( x = -10 \) and \( y = 4 \) into the equation \( y = kx \):

\[
4 = k(-10)
\]

To solve for \( k \), we can rearrange the equation:

\[
k = \frac{4}{-10} = -\frac{2}{5}
\]

Thus, the slope of the line is \( -\frac{2}{5} \).