Question

Find the slope of the line that passes through the given points.

(-5,-2) and (4,-8)

(1 point)
Responses

23
2
3
2 thirds

−23
−
2
3
negative 2 thirds

−16
−
1
6
negative 1 sixth

−32
−
3
2
negative 3 halves

Answer 1

Slope = (−8 − (−2)) / (4 − (−5)) = (−6) / 9 = −2/3.

Answer: negative 2 thirds.