State if the line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical.

A)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ rises.
B)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ horizontal.
C)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ falls.
D)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ vertical.

Question

State if the line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical.

A)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ rises.
B)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ horizontal.
C)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ falls.
D)The line passing through the points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$ and $\left( 6 , - \frac { 5 } { 2 } \right)$ vertical.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of the line can be calculated using the formula $\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Substituting the given points, we get a negative slope, indicating that the line falls as we move from left to right.

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State If the Line Passing Through the Points $\left( \frac { 3 } { 4 } , 9 \right)$