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Find the slope of the line that passes through (-16, -48) and (-17, -44). Simplify your answer and write it...

Find the slope of the line that passes through (-16, -48) and (-17, -44).
Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

Answer

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is calculated using the formula:

m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

For the points (-16, -48) and (-17, -44):

  1. y2 = -44, y1 = -48
  2. x2 = -17, x1 = -16

Substitute these values into the formula:

m = (-44 - (-48)) / (-17 - (-16))

m = (-44 + 48) / (-17 + 16)

m = 4 / -1

m = -4

The slope of the line is -4.

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