What is the slope of the line passing through (0,0); (-4,-3)?

1 Answer
May 4, 2018

The slope is 3/4. Here's why:

Explanation:

(Y_2 - Y_1)/(X_2 - X_1) = m, the slope

Label your ordered pairs.

(0, 0) (X_1, Y_1)
(-4, -3) (X_2, Y_2)

Plug your variables into your equation.

(-3 - 0)/(-4 - 0)

Simplify. Two negatives divide to create a positive. -3/-4 =

3/4 = m