Find the slope of a line that passes through (-10, -1) and (5, -4).(1 point)
Responses
−1/5
negative 1 fifth
1/3
1 third
1
1
-3
The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) can be calculated using the formula:
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
In this case, the two points are (-10, -1) and (5, -4). Plugging the values into the formula, we get:
slope = (-4 - (-1)) / (5 - (-10))
= (-4 + 1) / (5 + 10)
= -3 / 15
= -1/5
Therefore, the slope of the line is -1/5.