If a straight line passes through the point x = 14 and y = 3 and also through the point x = 4 and y = 10, the slope of this line is
A)negative 11 divided by 6.
B)seven-tenths.
C)negative seven-tenths.
D)6 divided by 11.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula for finding the slope of a line passing through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is:

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

Substituting the given values, we get:

slope = (10 - 3) / (4 - 14) = -7/10

Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the given points is -7/10, which is Option C.

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