What is the slope of the line passing through the points (−1, 3) and (4, −7)?

Responses

−2
negative 2

−43
negative 4 over 3

2
2

34

1 answer

The slope of the line passing through the points (-1, 3) and (4, -7) can be found using the slope formula:

m = (y₂ - y₁)/(x₂ - x₁)

Substituting the coordinates of the given points, we have:

m = (-7 - 3)/(4 - (-1))
m = (-7 - 3)/(4 + 1)
m = (-10)/(5)
m = -2

Therefore, the slope of the line is -2 or negative 2.