Q. What is the slope of the line through (−9,6) and (−3,9)?Choose 1 answer:(A) −21(B) −2(C) 21(D) 2
Identify the slope formula: Identify the slope formula.The slope of a line through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by the formula:Slope = x2−x1y2−y1
Substitute the given points: Substitute the given points into the slope formula.We have the points (−9,6) and (−3,9), so x1=−9, y1=6, x2=−3, and y2=9.Slope = (9−6)/(−3−(−9))
Calculate the change in y: Calculate the change in y y2−y1.9−6=3
Calculate the change in x: Calculate the change in x x2−x1.−3−(−9)=−3+9=6
Calculate the slope: Calculate the slope using the changes in y and x.Slope = 63
Simplify the slope: Simplify the slope. 63 simplifies to 21