What is the slope of the line that passes through the pair of points (3, –4), and (5, –7)?
(1 point)
a. 2/3
b. -2/3
c. -3/2
d. 3/2
The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Given points (3, -4) and (5, -7):
m = (-7 - (-4)) / (5 - 3)
m = (-7 + 4) / 2
m = -3 / 2
Therefore, the slope of the line passing through the pair of points (3, -4) and (5, -7) is -3/2.
Answer: c. -3/2