Find the slope of the line passing through the given points using the slope formula. Enter the slope in simplest form. Describe the slope as positive, negative, zero, or undefined (5,0) and (4,9)
A. -9
B. -4 1/2
C. 9
D. -1/9
The slope formula is given by:
m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Using the given points (5,0) and (4,9), we can substitute these values into the slope formula:
m = (9 - 0) / (4 - 5)
m = 9 / -1
m = -9
The slope is -9, and therefore, option A. -9 is the correct answer.
Describing the slope as negative.