Question

Choose the correct slope of the line that passes through the points (-4, 8) and (-3, -6)
A)7
B)-14
C)0
D)14

Answer 1

\(\Large \color{MidnightBlue}{\Rightarrow Slope = {y_{2} - y_{1} \over x_{2} - x_{1} } }\)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Slope is defined as rise over run, therefore slope = (8 - (-6) / (-4 - (-3) = 14/-1 = -14
The answer is B.