Question #41503

1 Answer
Feb 16, 2018

-11/12

Explanation:

The slope for points (x_1,y_1) and (x_2,y_2) is

"slope" = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Here

(x,y) = {((-"12, 15")), (("0, 4")) :}

So

  • x_1=-12
  • y_1=15
  • x_2=0
  • y_2=4

Hence

"slope" = (4-15)/(0-(-12))= (-11)/(0+12)=-11/12

"slope" =-11/12