Multiple Choice

Question

Find the slope (rate of change) of a line that passes through (–2, –3) and (1, 1).
(1 point)
Responses

onethird

1

2

fourthirds

Answer 1

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) can be found using the formula:

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

Using the given points (-2, -3) and (1, 1):

slope = (1 - (-3)) / (1 - (-2))
slope = 4 / 3

So the slope is four-thirds (fourthirds).