Question

what is another way to write the slope of the line? point a : (-4, 6) point b : (5, 3) slope = (vertical distance)/(horizontal distance) = (3 - 6)/(5 - (-4)) = (-3)/9 = □ options: 3, -1/2, 1/2, -1/3, 1/3

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{-3}{9} = \frac{-3\div3}{9\div3}$

Step2: Calculate the reduced form

$\frac{-1}{3}$

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{3}$ (matches the option $-\frac{1}{3}$)