Find the slope (rate of change) of a line that passes through (-4, 7) and (-6, -4)(1 point)

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The slope of the line that passes through (-4, 7) and (-6, -4) can be found using the formula:

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

Substituting the given coordinates, we have:

slope = (-4 - 7) / (-6 - (-4))
= (-4 - 7) / (-6 + 4)
= (-11) / (-2)
= 11/2

Therefore, the slope of the line is 11/2.