What is the slope of a line passing through the points (-1, -3) and (2, -18)?
- A. 5
- B. -6
- C. -5 ✓
- D. -4
Correct answer
C. -5
Explanation
Slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) = (-18 - -3)/(2 - -1) = -15/3 = -5.
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