Maya H.
asked • 09/15/22Math question help
Point A is 17 units to the right of, and 9 unites lower than point B. Find the slope of the line connecting points A and B.
Is the third option the correct answer?
1) 9/17
2) -9/17
3)-17/9
4) 8
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Raymond B. answered • 09/15/22
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IF I understand the problem, I'd go with option 2) -9/17
slope is the change in y coordinates divided by change in x coordinates
y changed by -9, x changed by 17
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Kimberly M.
The answer is -9/17 because the definition of slope is rise over run. So 17 units would be horizontal and 9 units will be the rise but in this case its going down. The cues are 17 units to right which is positive and 9 lower. When lower is mentioned this cue makes the fraction negative.09/15/22