Find the slope of the line, if it is defined.
-Through (-2, -7) and (-4, 3)
A) -5
B) Undefined
C) 10
D) -2

Name: Find the slope of the line, if it is defined. -Through (-2, -7) and (-4, 3) A) -5 B) Undefined C) 10 D) -2
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The slope of a line through two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is calculated as $(y_2 - y_1) / (x_2 - x_1)$. Substituting the given points $(-2, -7)$ and $(-4, 3)$, the slope is $(3 - (-7)) / (-4 - (-2)) = 10 / -2 = -5$.

Find the Slope of the Line, If It Is Defined