What is the slope of a line passing through the points (1, -10) and (5, -22)?
- A. -2
- B. -4
- C. -3 ✓
- D. 3
Correct answer
C. -3
Explanation
Slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (-22 - -10)/(5 - 1) = -12/4 = -3.
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